{"title":"Roger Chapelain-Midy - heir to Chardin, contemporary of Matisse ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2444\/2194\/files\/Rchapelainmidy_480x480.jpg?v=1773435425\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoger Chapelain-Midy 1904 - 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eBorn in Paris, Roger Chapelain-Midy trained at the Académie Julian and the École des Beaux-Arts. A central figure in the Poetic Realism movement, he rejected abstraction in favor of a modern and structured figurative style. In 1938, he received the Carnegie Prize in Pittsburgh, one of the highest international distinctions of the time, which cemented his worldwide renown. Throughout his career, he simultaneously pursued easel painting, monumental decoration, and an intense activity in theater and publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Vision: Structured Poeticism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eHis preferred themes were still life, landscapes—often Mediterranean—and the human figure. He is famous for his window compositions and his suspended atmospheres, where his work is characterized by a rigorous geometric construction inherited from Cézanne. This structure is combined with a palette of muted tones including earths, ochres, and deep blues. A major set designer for the Paris Opera, notably for The Magic Flute in 1954, his set and costume designs constitute a significant part of his artistic legacy. As a master of bibliophilia, he also illustrated the works of Baudelaire, Alain-Fournier, and Giraudoux with original lithographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eInvestment Opportunity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eChapelain-Midy represents a sure bet in 20th-century French painting. While his reputation reached a plateau during the hegemony of abstract art, he is now benefiting from a renewed interest in the painters of Poetic Realism. His original lithographs and etchings allow collectors to acquire a historical signature for a moderate budget. The most sought-after pieces by discerning collectors remain his oil paintings from the 1930s and 1940s as well as his theatrical set designs. His works are held in prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in Paris, the Centre Pompidou, and numerous international museums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eLiving with the Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eA work by Chapelain-Midy brings the warmth and sensuality of ripe fruit, ceramics, and fabric without the solemnity of Flemish still lifes. Its warm tones of ochre, muted green, and creamy white harmonize beautifully with light woods, stone, and linen. Each format finds its natural place in an interior that appreciates beautiful objects without ostentation. His art offers a timeless presence that ages with remarkable grace.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"roger-chapelain-midy-lithographie-epreuve-artiste","title":"Roger Chapelain-Midy - Still Life with Pears and Grapes - Original signed lithograph","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe work: a dreamlike balance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eImmerse yourself in the structured world of Roger Chapelain-Midy, an emblematic figure of 20th-century French art. This original lithograph testifies to his perfect mastery of composition. It is an Artist's Proof (E.A.), from a limited edition of only 23 copies, making it a particularly rare and sought-after piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist \u003c\/strong\u003e: Roger Chapelain-Midy (1904 – 1992)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle \u003c\/strong\u003e: Still Life with Pears and Grapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium \u003c\/strong\u003e: Original lithograph on Arches wove paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature \u003c\/strong\u003e: Signed by hand in pencil by the artist in the lower right corner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJustification \u003c\/strong\u003e: Artist's proof, numbered 6\/23 bottom left\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u003c\/strong\u003e: 75.5 x 55.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003ePaper: A natural, even patina provides an authentic vintage look. Note a slight handling mark in the upper left corner, which does not affect the image area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eColors: Excellent condition; the pigments have remained vivid and deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStudio Cinquante’s Perspective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoger Chapelain-Midy is a major figure in 20th-century French art, whose works are held at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris. This lithograph on Arches paper is distinguished by its rarity, with an edition limited to only 23 copies. Its composition, with muted colors and almost geometric lines, perfectly illustrates the artist's style: a balance between classicism and modernity that brings a calm and structured visual presence to an interior.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;The poster is sold unframed and will be shipped with the utmost care in a heavy-duty protective tube to guarantee its impeccable condition upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Cinquante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52478532125010,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2444\/2194\/files\/FP3.jpg?v=1768408461"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/2444\/2194\/collections\/Rchapelainmidy.jpg?v=1773435459","url":"https:\/\/www.studiocinquante.com\/en\/collections\/roger-chapelain-midy.oembed","provider":"Studio Cinquante","version":"1.0","type":"link"}