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Henri MOREZ (1922–2017). Buvette
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135
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Henri MOREZ (1922–2017). Buvette
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €400
Voluntary lot
Description
Henri MOREZ (1922–2017). Buvette
Ink on paper, signed lower right.
H. 32.5 cm – W. 50 cm
Born in Romania before the war, Henri Morez – whose real name was Hers Askenasi – arrived in Paris in the 1930s. There he met Emmanuel Mane-Katz, a painter of Ukrainian origin, who introduced him to the Parisian art scene. Henri Morez’s career was multifaceted. As an illustrator for numerous newspapers such as *France Soir* and *Le Figaro*, Morez combined humorous subjects with balanced compositions. His work was particularly recognised by René Goscinny, with whom he shared a close friendship. But Henri Morez was also a painter in his own right, whose style evolved as his career progressed. The thickly applied paint of his early years gradually gave way to a more fluid brushstroke, particularly in his studio scenes. Katia Granoff organised a solo exhibition for him in 1968, establishing Henri Morez firmly within the Parisian art scene. He subsequently exhibited regularly at the Paris Cultural Centre and at the Transposition Gallery.
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