René Quillivic, Port Rhu 1928, 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 the Bigouden country in 1879. He completed an apprenticeship in carpentry, an area which became his first profession. In 1903, he joined the sculpture workshop of Mercié at the National School of Fine Arts and obtained rapid success, as evidenced by the purchases of the state and the rewards obtained in the Salons. A multi-talented artist, he successfully practiced sculpture, ceramics, painting and engraving where he excelled.