Claude Venard (French, 1913-1999)
'Nature Morte Aux Deux Pipes', circa 1960

Dimensions: 100 x 100 cm. (391/2 x 391/2 in.)

Acquired from Gilbert Fischer, Paris, 1998

Claude Venard, a vibrant force in mid‑century French painting, initially joined the Forces Nouvelles alongside luminaries such as Pierre Tal‑Coat, André Marchand, and Gruber, before evolving into his trademark post‑Cubist style, distinguished by thick impasto and exuberant colour. In the post‑war years, he maintained close ties with fellow artists from that circle, sharing both support and success through exhibitions across Paris and beyond. Today, Venard's legacy endures: his works grace the permanent collections of major institutions worldwide including the Tate in London, the Musée National d'Art Moderne in Paris, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, as well as museums in Tokyo, Dallas, Munich, São Paulo, and Montreal testament to his international acclaim and enduring relevance.