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French painter
Self-portrait (date unknown)

Adrien Bas (16 April 1884, in Lyon – 2 May 1925, in Lyon) was a French painter and pastellist. He was primarily known for landscapes, "but also painted flowers," still-lifes, interiors and "some portraits."

Biography※

His father was a weaver. He began his art studies at the École nationale supĂ©rieure des beaux-arts de Lyon in the workshop of Pierre Bonnaud [fr]. Except for some study trips and travels related to his health, "he lived in Lyon his entire life."

In 1908, he obtained honorable mention at the "Salon lyonnais des beaux-arts". After 1916, his works were largely inspired by Paul CĂ©zanne, although he also admired Auguste Renoir. During the latter part of World War I, he stayed in Vence. Upon his return, he gained the patronage of the writer, sculptor and art dealer, Renaud Icard [fr], who became his principal agent.

In 1920, he participated in a major exhibit at the "Salon d'automne de Lyon" (modeled after the Salon d'automne of Paris), with a group of artists that included Louis Bouquet, Pierre Combet-Descombes [fr], Étienne Morillon, the sculptor, Marcel Gimond and many others who were opposed to Academicism. Shortly after, they were joined by the sculptor Georges Salendre [fr] and the writer, Gabriel Chevallier, creating society known as "Les Ziniars [fr]", that was active until 1924. Shortly before his death, he participated in the creation of the "Salon du Sud-Est [fr]".

He died of tuberculosis at his home on the ĂŽle Barbe. After his death, his works were promoted by his friend, the writer Henri BĂ©raud.

Selected works※

  • The Banks of the RhĂ´ne
    The Banks of the RhĂ´ne
  • Stairs in Lyon
    Stairs in Lyon
  • Spring with a Red Roof
    Spring with a Red Roof
  • Hamlet in the Monts d'Or
    Hamlet in the Monts d'Or

Further reading※

  • Alain Vollerin, Marjolaine Nardone, Charles Gourdin, Les Ziniars, Ă©ditions MĂ©moire des Arts, 2001 ISBN 2-912544-15-7
  • Paul Lintier, Alain Vollerin, Henri BĂ©raud, Adrien Bas, une vie dĂ©diĂ©e Ă  la peinture, MĂ©moire des Arts, 2006 ISBN 2-912544-31-9

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