Description
The "Catalogue Raisonné of the Works of Jean-Paul Riopelle 1939-1953" is a comprehensive reference book that documents and authenticates the works of the renowned Canadian painter Jean-Paul Riopelle during the early period of his career, from 1939 to 1953. Riopelle was a major figure in the abstract art movement, closely associated with the group of artists known as the Automatistes, and later with abstract expressionism.
A catalogue raisonné typically serves as a definitive inventory of an artist's complete body of work, often including detailed entries with descriptions, dates, materials used, provenance, exhibitions, and literature references for each piece. For Riopelle, this period covers some of his most formative years, with works that explore his transition from figurative to abstract styles, often with the use of dense, textural paint and vibrant colors.