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The Galerie Berès, facing the south west wing of the Louvre which stands across the river, was founded by Huguette Berès in 1951 and is now run by Anisabelle Berès, her daughter. Its twin focus has been, from Day One, on the graphic arts from the Far East and the avant-garde movements in 19th century France.

Major monographic shows of Japanese print making staged over the years include Utamaro, which travelled from Paris to London in 1980. The catalogue is widely held to be the reference book on the subject. Other exhibitions focused on Hiroshige, Hokusai and Sharaku. The latter, a historical event, included half of Sharaku’s known oeuvre and was internationally acclaimed. The Galerie Berès introduced the art of Ukiyo-e to a whole generation of West European and North American art lovers ...

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Pierre LESIEUR, the life of a painter : Paintings and pastels from 05-11-17 to 06-01-14

Born in Paris, 1922, Lesieur devoted himself at an early age to drawing and painting. In 1940, he takes courses at the Beaux-Arts, which he quickly quits because he becomes interested in modern painting, including Cubism, and particularly the light of Bonnard and Matisse, both of whom greatly influenced his work.

His first exhibition is held around 1943 in Paris. He paints from the sketches he took in the middle of France, Normandy, New York, London and the Far East.

As an intimist painter, his palette is light with pastel tones and his touch is delicate and sensible. He essentially works on still lifes, interiors and landscapes. His style is undeniable influenced by Vuillard. From 1953, he starts participating in numerous salons (FIAC in Paris, 1980) and is invited to various international demonstations in England, Italy, Poland, Russia and Japan.
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