Claude VENARD (1913 - 1999) - In the studio Oil on canvas Signed lower right, titled on back Bears a Galerie Valle label on the back 30.5 x 30.5 cm Note: Claude Venard's paintings reveal a profound exploration of color and form, rooted in a rich and vibrant artistic tradition. Venard, a master of abstract figurative painting, is known for his bold, expressive compositions that captivate with their energy and vitality. Each of Venard's paintings is a celebration of everyday life. Through vivid colors and strong lines, he captures the essence of objects and landscapes, transforming them into symbols of strength and beauty.

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