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Devambez, Andre (1867-1943)

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Name
Devambez, Andre (1867-1943)
Nationality
French
Biography
Andre Devambez (1867-1943) was a French painter, illustrator, and engraver. He was born in Paris and studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts under Gustave Moreau. Devambez was known for his depictions of Parisian life, landscapes, and portraits. He was a member of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts and exhibited his works at the Salon des Independants and the Salon d'Automne. Devambez also worked as an illustrator for various publications, including Le Figaro and Le Rire. He was awarded the Legion of Honor in 1926 for his contributions to French art. Devambez's works can be found in museums and private collections around the world, including the Musee d'Orsay in Paris and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
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Assets (22 in total)

The Barricade or The Wait in 1871 (oil on canvas)
Before an attack. Soldiers, the trenches just before the assault, winter 1915 (watercolor and pencil)
Paris Commune: “The Barricade or the Waiting in May 1871
Three Women Grieving for a Lost One, central panel of the triptych 'Remembering the Dead', c.1918 (oil)
Portrait of Marshal Philippe Petain (oil on canvas)
The Charge (oil on canvas)
Before the Attack (pencil & w/c on paper)
Shells Holes Hairy people take refuge in the holes of the bombs to prepare their offensive and protect themselves during the First World War, 1915 (drawing)
The Billet, left-hand panel of the triptych 'Remembering the Dead', c.1918 (oil on canvas) (see also 173012)
A Trench, right-hand panel of the triptych 'Remembering the Dead', c.1918 (oil)
Pirate illustrating the “Five Tales” of the French writer Pierre Mac Orlan (1882 - 1970) edited in 1932 (engraving)
Bastille Day parade, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
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