Robert Delval (1934-2024), The Artist In His Studio, Oil

Robert DELVAL (1934-2024) The Artist in His Studio Oil on canvas, signed lower right, signed and titled on the reverse Canvas dimensions: 38 x 46 cm American box frame Some flaking visible on the edges Biography: Born in Montmartre in 1934, Robert Delval grew up among street artists and museums, which shaped his artistic vision from a very young age. At twenty-five, he chose freedom as his sole horizon and set off on the roads of Europe and then the United States, armed with his brushes and sketchbooks. Back in France, he divided his time between the Mediterranean light and the winters of Megève. He eventually caught the eye of André Roussard around 1970, the beginning of a fruitful collaboration that brought his work to prominence in France, Europe, and the United States, eventually leading to his inclusion in major collections. A master of color, Delval composes his canvases with broad swathes of color and expertly controlled perspectives, giving each painting a unique depth and poetry.