Gargantua: Le peintre du Roi (a la R.)

probably 1942

Bernard Reder

Associated Names
Bernard Reder
Artist, American, 1897 - 1963
This print depicts an artist sitting in a chair with a palette and brush, their body facing a large canvas on an easel and their head turned back to look at us. The canvas behind them shows abstract forms resembling a nude person and a large bird together on a bed. The scene beyond the canvas is minimal and includes a white wall and what look like windows or a tall piece of furniture on the left. The artist in the chair has pale skin, a pointed dark beard, and a long nose, and they wear a white cap and a dark-colored tunic.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.3 × 20.6 cm (9 15/16 × 8 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1962

  • Series Title

    Rabelais: Gargantua-Pantagruel [1964.8.1928-1963]

Associated Artworks

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The image shows the cover of a book with a textured cloth-like surface featuring sketched artwork and printed text. A portrait of a man with a beard is in the center, depicted from the shoulders up, facing slightly to the right. He has a serious expression and a thick, short beard with detailed facial features, wearing a beret-like hat and coat or cloak. Stylistically drawn trees or abstract lines surround the man's image within a dark rectangle on the lighter fabric cover. Above the portrait, "RABELAIS" is printed in large, ornate white letters, and below are the words "Gargantua Pantagruel Bois graves par Reder" in white.

Rabelais

Bernard Reder
1942

Rabelais: Gargantua-Pantagruel

Bernard Reder
1942
The image shows a side profile portrait of a person with the upper part of the body visible. The individual is positioned to display their side profile, resting their chin or cheek on their hand. The person has a prominent nose, a mustache, and a contemplative expression. Their hair is medium length and curly, with a hat featuring intricate details and a decorative rim. The clothing has elaborate patterns and textures, including a high collar and embroidery. The background has a rustic, crosshatched texture.

Gargantua en deuil de Badebec

Bernard Reder
1942

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65507872

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