In spite of his desire to avoid recognition during his lifetime, the town of Lagny elected to name a street in the artist's honor after his death. Il est le fils dAntonio Cortès Cordero (1827-1908), peintre réputé de la cour espagnole, et le petit-fils d’André Cortès, artisan. When questioned about this artistic choice, the artist explained that he yearned to exist in the days prior to World War II and all of its tragedies. Édouard Cortès, né le 6 août 1882 à Lagny-sur-Marne où il est mort le 26 novembre 1969, est un peintre post-impressionniste français. Even after the days of formal streetwear and horse-drawn carriages had vanished, the painter continued to include them in his work. He is known as Le Poete Parisien de la Peinture or the Parisian Poet of Painting because of his diverse Paris cityscapes in a variety of weather and night settings. Fortunately, art historian Nicole Verdier would later compile a catalogue raisonné of Cortès' works, aiding in the authentication of the work by the famous but often-copied French painter.Ĭortès continued his painterly romance with Paris for the duration of his career. Edouard Cortès (1882-1969) Edouard Leon Cortès was a French post-impressionist artist of French and Spanish ancestry. Nonetheless, the artist maintained a humble existence, avoiding the limelight and rarely documenting his work. He exhibited alongside the local artists, while simultaneously showing his work at the most significant of the Parisian Salons.īy this point in time, there was international demand for Cortès' paintings. He became more devout in his pacifism after World War I, to such an extent that he later refused to accept the Légion d'Honneur that the French government offered to him.Īfter the war, the artist resettled in Lagny, whose bustling artist community Cortès involved himself with by becoming the first president of their Union des Beaux-Arts. His involvement in the Army contradicted the artist's strong pacifist leanings. After being wounded on the front lines and receiving a Croix de Guerre, he undertook a staff role in which his talents as a draftsman were utilized to render enemy positions and record wartime scenes. In 1914, shortly after marrying Fernande Joyeuse, Cortès enlisted in the Army to join France's fight against the Central Powers during World War I. Both predecessors worked and lived in Seville, Spain, with Edouards father Antonio achieving prominence as a Royal Court painter. Although the painter continued to dabble in rural landscapes, it was for the impressionistic cityscapes of Paris for which Cortès would ultimately become celebrated. Edouard Léon Cortès represents the culmination of an artistic legacy: his father and grandfather before him were both accomplished painters. However, around the turn of the century, the artist began to explore the city of Paris and capture the elegant subtleties of its light and people. Outside USA & Canada $24.Along with most of the artist's early work, Le Labour depicted a farm scene, following in the Realist footsteps of his father. USA - Expedited Parcel FREE SHIPPING (Any Size) - 2 - 10 Business DaysĬanada - Expedited Parcel FREE SHIPPING (Any Size) - 2 - 10 Business Days SHIPPING - TRACKING NUMBER WILL BE SUPPLIED - SHIPPED IN A STRONG CARDBOARD TUBE TO PROTECT THE CONTENTS FROM DAMAGE - FULLY INSURED With the great degree of detail and smooth transitions of color gradients, giclée prints appear much more realistic than other reproduction prints. The standard for museums and galleries around the world, giclée is a printing process where millions of ink droplets are "sprayed" onto high-quality surface. This giclée print delivers a vivid image with maximum color accuracy and exceptional resolution. Printed with vivera pigmented inks, designed to create vibrant color images that resist fading.ĭesigned to meet galleries and museum longevity requirements and ensure consistency of shades 200 years old. Roll of Satin Premium Paper - (190g/m2, print quality 1200 dpi)Īlmost any size is available, if you have another size in mind, contact us, and we'll give you the details. Roll of Canvas - (410g/m2, heavyweight bright white acid-free cotton) PAINTINGS ARE PRINTED ON HEAVYWEIGHT PROFESSIONAL CANVAS AND/OR SATIN PAPER USING "GICLEE" TECHNIQUEĪLL PAINTINGS HAVE A WHITE CANVAS AND/OR MATTE PAPER BORDER OF 1.75" AROUND THE IMAGEĭIFFERENT SIZES AVAILABLE - CLICK ON SIZE TAB TO MAKE YOUR SELECTION - (ABOVE QUANTITY TAB) MASTERPIECE WORKS OF ART REPRODUCED TO MUSEUM QUALITY His grandfather, Andre Cortes, was famous for his work on the stained glass windows of the Cathedral of Seville and his father, Antonio Cortes, was a painter at the royal court of Spain. Museum Quality Reproduction Painting: Paris Street SceneĪrtist: Edouard Léon Cortès (1882–1969) a French artist of French and Spanish ancestry, known as "the Parisian Poet of Painting" for his diverse Paris cityscapes. Edouard Cortes was born into a family of artists and artisans in Paris, 1882. You'll find a STRETCHED CANVAS for this Painting in our Store, or ask for a CUSTOM ORDER and/or ASSISTANCE Listing for a ROLL OF CANVAS or PREMIUM PAPER
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