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 Solombre,
Jean: 1948 (France)
The Artist:
Jean Solombre was born in Paris France in 1948. Solombre
is an internationally respected painter, engraver, and writer. Tapestries
created from images of Solombre paintings are woven at the atelier Aubsson,
in France. The first Solombre fiber art created at Aubsson, was produced
in 1979. Solombre, among the finest artists in France, was first acclaimed
as printmaker, best known for his handsome richly textured and technically
exquisite aquatint engravings which he presented with descriptive original
poetry. Solombre's work has been shown in premiere art exhibitions Since
1970 including: The Great and Young of Today, at the Museum of Grand Palais,
Paris; The Print Biennial at the Museum Galleria, Paris; and The International
Art Fair in Paris, Basel, Dusseldorf, Washington, and New York.
Solombre's printmaking intaglio technique
masterfully combines the techniques of acquatint and engraving. These
combination works, watercolor paintings, and oil paintings on canvas have
been shown in prestigious solo exhibitions at: Jean-Marie Cupillard's
la Bijougalerie in Grenoble, La Torte Gallery, Paris; Lahumiere, Paris;
L'Empreinte Gallery, Strasbourg; Gallery Oliveier, Lille; Hohenloher Foundation,
Langenburg West Germany; Gallery L'Angle Aigu, Bruxelles, Belgium; Gallery
410, New York USA; Frances Aronson Gallery, Atlanta Georgia USA; and the
International Art Exhibition in New York, USA.
Early works, represented in our collection,
are print portfolios of images and original poetry. The portfolios, sometimes
referred to as albums, present both art image and poem suitable for framing.
These portfolio/albums are collected by the National Library of Paris
where they are part of the National Library's permanent collections. Other
permanent collections owning Solombre's works include: the Musee d'Art
of Paris, Fonds National d'Art Contemporain in France; Spencer Collection
in New York; Museums of Modern Art in Atlanta, in Indianapolis and Georgia,
and the Art Institute of Chicago.
The Art:
Solombre's work is romantic and mysterious in imagery, and
rich in technical skill. Portfolios, such as the Le Coeur Memorial, presented
below, display artwork filled with symbolism. Egidio Alvaro, curator of
the "Rigorous Splendor Five European Painters" at the Paris
Art Extension Gallerie, gave insight to Solombre's work in descriptive
comments in the Solombre 1975 catalogue. The comments explain: "Solombre
works rather on ideas, situations, and tangible extractions. The artist
operates on the border of the visible and what has been experienced."
The National Library of Paris more recently described the Solombre work
held in its permanent collections. Citing the Alvaro catalogue, the library's
eloquent material further described the artist saying: "Solombre
uses a mixed technique [of] etching and aquatint, an exacting labour cultivating
the nuance, which leads to a simplification in which one can hear the
resonance of silence and the hollow inscription, in filigree, of the intermediate
moments that so often astonish us and almost always dwell within us."
Solombre's visual images invite poetic interpretation. The
images, represent introspective reflections through which Solombre intends
to evoke "dream states", the heart of works by classical surrealist
style artists. However, Solombre's art, differs from traditional surrealist.
Solombre makes a conscious effort to give the viewer comfort, which he
suggests through soft and luminescent qualities in his images. This presentation
is inapposite to frightening fantastic images often found in surrealist
work.
Solombre wrote poetry, for each engraving in the Le Coeur
Memorable suite. The poem's verses are insightful expressions of thoughts
reflected the images. Attention is directed to perceived sensations, particularly
sight and sound. And, each stanza crystalizes qualities of strength presented
in the pictures -- art representing and celebrating natural earth forces
such as a Solombre pending storm, or an exquisite calm sea.
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Corneille:French
Artist.
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us to see other available engravings by Solombre, not shown on our
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Solombre360
Jean Solombre. Image of a Circus Tent. From Le Coeur
Memorable Suite. A suite of 8 engravings each accompanied by a poem
written by the artist. 78/20. Aquatint Engraving. The paper size
is 22" x30". The engraving was published in 1978 in Paris. The engraving
is signed and numbered in pencil. The paper is Arches and has deckled
edges. This monochromatic work is inked with lush, rich color and
texture. It, like each images in this suite, is art about intermediate
moments and self introspection. This circus tent image is magical
and mystical. The engraving is accompanied by a poem which directs
the viewer from dream to reality. The suite is dedicated to Solombre's
father and celebrates life. Artwork, margins and surfaces, is in
pristine condition. Close-Up
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Solombre360A
Jean Solombre. Poem for the Tent Image. The paper
size is 22" x 30". The poem is written in French. Translation
to English is available on request. The Poem Page is written on
deckel edged Arches paper. The Poem Page is suitable for framing.
Margins and surfaces are in pristine condition. Close-Up
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The Aquatint and Poem, together
$950.
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Solombre361
Jean Solombre. Landscape: Field with Trees. From Le
Coeur Memorable Suite. A suite of 8 engravings each accompanied
by a poem written by the artist. 78/120. Aquatint Engraving. The
paper size is 22" x30". The engraving was published in
1978 in Paris. The engraving is signed and numbered in pencil. The
paper is Arches and has deckled edges. This monochromatic work is
inked with lush, rich color and texture. It, like each images in
this suite, is art about intermediate moments and self introspection.
This field and tree image is magical and mystical. The engraving
is accompanied by a poem which directs the viewer from dream to
reality. The suite is dedicated to Solombre's father and celebrates
life. Artwork, margins and surfaces, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
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Solombre361A
Jean Solombre. Poem for the Field Image. The paper
size is 22" x 30". The poem is written in French. Translation
to English is available on request. The Poem Page is written on
deckel edged Arches paper. The Poem Page is suitable for framing.
Margins and surfaces are in pristine condition. Close-Up
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The Aquatint and Poem, together
$950.
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Solombre362
Jean Solombre. Landscape: Field with Clouds. From
Le Coeur Memorable Suite. A suite of 8 engravings each accompanied
by a poem written by the artist. 78/120. Aquatint Engraving. The
paper size is 22" x30". The engraving was published in
1978 in Paris. The engraving is signed and numbered in pencil. The
paper is Arches and has deckled edges. This monochromatic work with
browns greys, purples and greens is inked with lush, rich color
and texture. It, like each images in this suite, is art about intermediate
moments and self introspection. This field and clouds image is magical
and mystical. The engraving is accompanied by a poem which directs
the viewer from dream to reality. The suite is dedicated to Solombre's
father and celebrates life. Artwork, margins and surfaces, is in
pristine condition.Close-Up
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Solombre362A
Jean Solombre. Poem for the Field with Clouds Image.
The paper size is 22" x 30". The poem is written in French.
Translation to English is available on request. The Poem Page is
written on deckel edged Arches paper. The Poem Page is suitable
for framing. Margins and surfaces are in pristine condition. Close-Up
| Closer
The Aquatint and Poem, together
$950.
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Solombre363
Jean Solombre. Sea: Calm Sea with Reflections. From
Le Coeur Memorable Suite. A suite of 8 engravings each accompanied
by a poem written by the artist. 78/120. Aquatint Engraving. The
paper size is 22" x30". The engraving was published in
1978 in Paris. The engraving is signed and numbered in pencil. The
paper is Arches and has deckled edges. This monochromatic work is
inked with lush, rich color and texture. It, like each images in
this suite, is art about intermediate moments and self introspection.
This sea with reflection image is magical and mystical. The engraving
is accompanied by a poem which directs the viewer from dream to
reality. The suite is dedicated to Solombre's father and celebrates
life. Artwork, margins and surfaces, is in pristine condition. Close-Up
| Closer
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Solombre363A
Jean Solombre. Poem for the Sea Image. The paper size
is 22" x 30". The poem is written in French. Translation
to English is available on request. The Poem Page is written on
deckel edged Arches paper. The Poem Page is suitable for framing.
Margins and surfaces are in pristine condition. Close-Up
| Closer
The Aquatint and Poem, together
$950.
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See
Corneille:French
Artist.
Contact
us to see other available engravings by Solombre, not shown on our
site at this time.
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