'Portrait of a Child at Home' by Raymond Debiève (1984)

'Portrait of a Child at Home', gouache on fine paper, by Raymond Dèbieve (1984). A charming scene of a toddler in his high chair and family dog under the table painted in Debiève's post-cubist style. Mum is seen doing housework in the background. Clearly this is an affectionate portrait of home life viewed on canvas. The lines in the red tiles and the checkerboard table cloth lend structure to the piece softened by the expression on the child's face and the calm of the dog. Picasso's influence is undeniable yet Dèbieve's own naive artistic style is on display as well. In good overall condition. Newly framed and glazed with anti-reflective glass. Signed by the artist in the lower left hand and dated, 28th of August, 1984. A video of the artwork may be provided upon request.

About the Artist: Raymond Dèbieve (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, Dèbieve 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, Dèbieve's star has been on the rise and his works more and more in demand internationally. 

Dimensions with frame:

H 42.8 cm / 16.9"

W 34.6 cm / 13.6"

Dimensions without frame:

H 31 cm / 12.2"

W 23 cm / 9.1"