Michel Delacroix (artist)

Michel Delacroix (born February 26, 1933 in Paris ) is a French painter . His works, painted in the style of naive art , mostly depict Parisian street scenes.

Life

Born and raised in Paris, Delacroix studied art at the École des Beaux-Arts . He interrupted his studies for a long time to explore his hometown on long hikes. For a short time he worked as a set designer for Marcel Marceau . After completing his studies, he initially earned his living as an art teacher.

Over the years he experimented with different techniques and styles. Naive painting eventually became his preferred means of expression. With a filigree brushwork, he mainly depicted Parisian street scenes from the beginning of the 20th century in cheerful colors, when horse-drawn carriages and gas lanterns dominated the street scene. In many of his lithographs , well-known buildings such as the Eiffel Tower or Notre Dame can be seen in the background .

Michel Delacroix was particularly successful in the USA, where he was the focus of numerous exhibitions. In 1996 he became the official painter of the Summer Olympic Games of Atlanta appointed. His most important awards include the Grand Prix des Amateurs d'Art (Paris 1975), the Grand Prix de la Côte d'Azur (Cannes 1976) and the Premier Prix de Sept Collines (Rome 1976).

Web links

• http://www.progressiveart.com/delacroix_page.htm