René Quillivic 1928 Port Rhu Douarnenez Brittany

Oil on canvas dated 1928 by René Quillivic 60/73 Specific chromatic range of the artist René Quillivic was born in Plouhinec in Bigouden country in 1879. He made an apprenticeship in carpentry, domain which became his first profession. In 1903, he joined Mercié's sculpture studio at the National School of Fine Arts and achieved a rapid success, as evidenced by the purchases of the state and the rewards obtained in the Salons. Multi-talented artist he successfully painted sculpture, ceramics, painting and engraving where he excelled