Robert Couturier
French, 1905 - 2008
Robert Couturier (May 2, 1905 – October 1, 2008) was a prominent French sculptor renowned for his contributions to the art world. Born in Angoulême, Couturier began his artistic journey in 1920 when he enrolled at the École Estienne in Paris to study lithography. However, after the death of his father two years later, he had to pause his studies and joined lithography workshops in the city.
A pivotal moment in Couturier’s career came in 1928 when he met the esteemed sculptor Aristide Maillol, who inspired him to focus on sculpture. He subsequently secured a studio in the famed artist residence, Cité La Ruche, in Paris. In 1929, he crossed paths with fellow sculptor Alfred Janniot, and by 1930, he had earned the prestigious Blumenthal Prize. His success continued, and by 1932, he was appointed as a drawing professor in Paris, where he collaborated with notable artists, including Henri Matisse, who offered him invaluable guidance.
Couturier was a founding member of the Salon de Mai and received the American Foundation for French Thought and Art award in 1930. In 1937, he contributed to the Pavilion of Elegance at the International Exhibition, working alongside architect Émile Aillaud. The following year, he collaborated with Maillol on the sculpture "La Rivière."
During World War II, Couturier was captured but managed to escape to the free zone. After the war, he resumed his academic career, becoming a professor at the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris until 1962, and later at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts from 1963 to 1975.
In 1958, Couturier showcased his work at the Universal Exhibition in Brussels. He even made a cameo in Agnès Varda's film "Cléo from 5 to 7," playing a sculpture teacher.
In 2005, to celebrate his centenary, the Dina Vierny-Musée Maillol Foundation in Paris hosted a retrospective exhibition dedicated to his life and work. Couturier's contributions to the arts have been recognized through several accolades, including the Wildenstein Prize in 1966, and 23 of his works are part of the National Fund for Contemporary Art.
A pivotal moment in Couturier’s career came in 1928 when he met the esteemed sculptor Aristide Maillol, who inspired him to focus on sculpture. He subsequently secured a studio in the famed artist residence, Cité La Ruche, in Paris. In 1929, he crossed paths with fellow sculptor Alfred Janniot, and by 1930, he had earned the prestigious Blumenthal Prize. His success continued, and by 1932, he was appointed as a drawing professor in Paris, where he collaborated with notable artists, including Henri Matisse, who offered him invaluable guidance.
Couturier was a founding member of the Salon de Mai and received the American Foundation for French Thought and Art award in 1930. In 1937, he contributed to the Pavilion of Elegance at the International Exhibition, working alongside architect Émile Aillaud. The following year, he collaborated with Maillol on the sculpture "La Rivière."
During World War II, Couturier was captured but managed to escape to the free zone. After the war, he resumed his academic career, becoming a professor at the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris until 1962, and later at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts from 1963 to 1975.
In 1958, Couturier showcased his work at the Universal Exhibition in Brussels. He even made a cameo in Agnès Varda's film "Cléo from 5 to 7," playing a sculpture teacher.
In 2005, to celebrate his centenary, the Dina Vierny-Musée Maillol Foundation in Paris hosted a retrospective exhibition dedicated to his life and work. Couturier's contributions to the arts have been recognized through several accolades, including the Wildenstein Prize in 1966, and 23 of his works are part of the National Fund for Contemporary Art.
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Robert Couturier
Still life with tools and liter, 1946
H 16.54 in W 17.32 in D 14.57 in
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Robert Couturier
Femme debout à la cruche ou Danaïde, 1956
H 31.1 in W 11.02 in D 16.14 in
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Robert Couturier
Still life with a slice of melon, 1946
H 18.9 in W 16.54 in D 14.17 in
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