'Mother and Child II' by Raymond Debiève (1970)

'Mother and Child II', watercolour on fine art paper (1970), by Raymond Debiève. In a clear nod to Picasso's influence both stylistically and in terms of subject matter (Picasso painted nearly 40 works with this theme), Debiève painted this warm tribute to motherhood in a series of works. The young child embraces mother with a sweet kiss on the cheek. In good overall condition. Newly framed and glazed with anti-reflective glass. Unsigned, but dated 4-6-70. On his unsigned works, the Debiève family certification authority affixes their stamp. In this case it appears in the lower left hand.

About the Artist: Raymond Debiève (1931-2011), was born, along with his twin brother, Michel, in the North of France near the border with Belgium. Their parents, of humble origins, noted a talent for drawing and art in both of the boys and encouraged them in that direction. Unfortunately the boys were separated during the war years but reunited afterwards. They attended the School of Fine Arts in Valenciennes after WWII where they were awarded successive 1st prizes in the Concours de Encouragement à l'Art. Raymond not only painted but was a gifted sculptor of metal works as well. In 1960 he exhibited, with great success, a series of very colourful paintings at the Galerie des Flandres in Lille, France and later in his career in Paris and Switzerland. Primarily with respect to his portraits of women, Raymond was undeniably influenced by Picasso. At the same time, he has managed to forge a distinct style which is much admired and now collected. In 1962  Debiève relocated to Provence with his family where he continued to create and exhibit art until his death in the town of Orange in 2011. Since then, Debiève's star has been on the rise and his works more and more in demand internationally. 

Dimensions with frame:

H 38.2 cm / 15"

W 31.7 cm / 12.5"

Dimensions without frame:

H 26 cm / 10.2"

W 20 cm / 7.9"