Bernard Delettre (1937) Oil On Canvas Depicting A House In Cormeilles

Bernard DELETTRE (1937) Oil on canvas depicting a house in Cormeilles Signed lower right and dated 1983 Dedicated and countersigned on the back Dimensions: stretcher: 46 x 55.5 cmframe: 58 x 68 cm Bernard Delettre, born in 1937, is a French painter associated with the figurative tradition, deeply rooted in Normandy, particularly in Honfleur and Saint-Hymer. Based in Honfleur, Delettre specialized in painting on the motif, capturing landscapes of the Normandy bocage, nostalgic seascapes, as well as still lifes and portraits. His style, often described as "sensitive realism" or "direct impressionism", is characterized by an uncompromising approach and a particular attention to the details of everyday life. In the 1980s, Delettre supported young artists, including Jean-Claude Quinette at his first exhibition in Pont-l'Évêque in 1981. His works were regularly exhibited and auctioned, demonstrating his recognition on the art market. Today, Bernard Delettre lives in Saint-Hymer, Calvados, where he continues to paint, faithful to his authentic artistic approach rooted in Normandy tradition.