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Ipoustéguy, Jean Robert
A French sculptor and painter, known for his powerful, expressive figuration that explores the limits of the human body.
Short Biography
Ipoustéguy, Jean Robert was born on December 26, 1920, in Dun-sur-Meuse, France. After the war, he started as a painter but later devoted himself to sculpture. His work is characterized by a raw, often fragmentary depiction of the human figure, reflecting the existential anxiety of the post-war period. His style, although figurative, is far removed from traditional realism and shares the intensity and themes of Fantastic Art, a post-war reaction to abstraction.
Connection to the Book World
Ipoustéguy, Jean Robert's graphic work consists mainly of etchings and lithographs that translate his figurative and fantastic style onto the flat surface. He contributed to illustrated books in collaboration with modern poets. His prints are powerful examples of post-war figurative graphic art that explored the human condition with raw intensity.
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Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements. Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements. Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements. Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements. Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
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