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Rene Crevel (1900-35) (oil on canvas)
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Rene Crevel (1900-35) (oil on canvas)
XIR160469 Rene Crevel (1900-35) (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright.
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Media ID 18251165
© Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases the enigmatic figure of Rene Crevel, a prominent French surrealist writer who lived from 1900 to 1935. Painted by Jacques-Emile Blanche, this oil on canvas portrait captures the essence of Crevel's complex personality and artistic brilliance. Seated in contemplation, his piercing gaze and thoughtful expression reveal a depth that only an artist like Blanche could capture. Crevel's life was marked by tragedy and personal struggles. As a homosexual man living in a time when society was far less accepting, he faced immense challenges both within himself and from the outside world. Despite these obstacles, he managed to channel his experiences into groundbreaking literary works that pushed the boundaries of traditional storytelling. However, beneath his creative genius lay inner demons that ultimately led him to take his own life at just 35 years old. This haunting aspect adds another layer of complexity to this already mesmerizing portrait. Blending elements of realism with surrealism, Blanche masterfully portrays Crevel as both vulnerable and defiant—a testament to his resilience as an individual who dared to challenge societal norms through his writing. Displayed at Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet in Paris, France, this artwork serves as a powerful reminder of Crevel's enduring legacy as an influential author and key figure within the surrealist movement.
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