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Marcel Couderc (1898 – 1991), a drawing teacher and artist inspired by Naïve Art, is mainly known for his exceptional fresco that adorns the lobby of the Camera cinema in Meknes, Morocco, created in 1939. Monumental, it reflects the Art Deco aesthetic and his work. His attraction to the play of color nuances, intersecting perspectives and stylized compositions makes him a Douanier Rousseau of Modern Times.
“Africaine et Enfant”, 1953 illustrates the harmony sought by Marcel Couderc between a luxuriant Nature and the men who populate it. The geometrization of the lines and shapes, the addition of bright red to warm tones, reflect the decorative aspect of this modern artist.
The piece is signed and dated lower left.
Provenance:
Direct acquisition from the artist
Ref: ATUNAQ3P7P