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Raphael Delorme

Raphael Delorme (1886 - 1962) was active/lived in France.  Raphael Delorme is known for Art-deco painting.

Raphaël Delorme was born in Cauderon, Bordeaux in 1885.  He studied at l'École des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux.  After he moved to Paris he designed for theater productions. He soon gave up this work and devoted himself full time to painting, with financial support from a relative.  He left Paris and moved to his cousin's castle in Valesnes where he painted for many years.

Delorme's paintings are typical of the Bordeaux School like the works of his contemporaries Jean Dupas, and Jean Despujols.  Quintessentially Art Deco, the paintings feature neo-classical subjects, and are executed in a strong academic technique.  Often the paintings include symbolism, irony, or visual puns. Delorme's use of perspective and architecture shows his background in stage design.

Delorme experienced little commercial success during his lifetime, despite his exhibits at Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, the Salon des Tuileries and the Salon d'Automne during 1   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 1205 characters.]  Artist bio

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