Henri Laffite (1885–1977), “interior Design Project, Bedroom” Charcoal Drawing 1927

A beautifully detailed interior scene depicting a bed in an alcove illuminated by a lamp in a niche. Two tall wardrobes flank the bed; everything has been meticulously considered and rendered—the chest of drawers, cushions, upholstery, rug, and curtains—allowing the viewer to easily envision what appears to be an interior design project. The drawing is in charcoal and white pastel on reddish-brown paper. Signed and dated 1927, it comes from the studio collection of Henri Laffite. Other works by this artist are and will be available for purchase in our gallery. Note: This drawing is in very good overall condition, with some minor tears at the bottom edge. Please look carefully at the photos. Dimensions: Length: 63 cm Width: 48 cm Henri Laffite (1885–1977), French painter and sculptor, was born in Condom on January 28, 1885. The son of a journeyman sculptor, he left school at 13 to learn the trade from his father, while also taking drawing and geometry classes. In 1901, he entered the École des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse, where he received several awards, then continued his training in Paris in 1904, studying in the studios of Flaguière and A. Mercié. According to family accounts, he also knew Bourdelle, as they were both from southwestern France. In 1905, he won first prize in the Falguière studio's life-size sculpture competition. Between 1907 and 1914, he earned his living from his art, creating busts, bas-reliefs, and paintings, and experimenting with encaustic painting. Mobilized during the First World War, he captured life at the front in watercolors. After 1919, he settled in Paris, then lived in Lisbon and began a long relationship with Carlotta Syder, whom he followed to Brazil in the 1950s. There, he collaborated on architectural projects and created stained glass windows, frescoes, and paintings, but experienced a difficult period marked by Carlotta's illness. During his career, Laffite participated in numerous exhibitions, restored more than 120 churches in France (notably with Maurice Denis), and decorated 75 churches in Brazil. Returning to Condom in 1961, he died there on February 26, 1977, continuing to paint until the end of his life. Shipping costs within France (via tracked Colissimo) are €10, and €25 for the European Union. Please contact us for all other destinations. We are available to answer any further questions.