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Bernard DELETTRE (1937) Oil on canvas representing a house in Cormeilles
Signed lower right and dated 1983
Signed and countersigned on the back
Dimensions: stretcher
stretcher: 46 x 55.5 cm
frame: 58 x 68 cm
Bernard Delettre, born in 1937, is a French painter associated with the figurative tradition, deeply rooted in Normandy, particularly Honfleur and Saint-Hymer.
Based in Honfleur, Delettre specialized in painting from the motif, capturing landscapes of the Normandy bocage, nostalgic seascapes, still lifes and portraits. His style, often described as "sensitive realism" or "direct impressionism", is characterized by an uncompromising approach and close attention to the details of everyday life.
In the 1980s, Delettre supported young artists, including Jean-Claude Quinette at his first exhibition in Pont-l'Évêque in 1981. His works have been regularly exhibited and auctioned, testifying to his recognition on the art market.
Today, Bernard Delettre lives in Saint-Hymer, Calvados, where he continues to paint, faithful to his authentic artistic approach rooted in Norman tradition.
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