Andree Descharnes (1923-1976)
Paintings and Drawings

Windows Screen Savers derived from Andree Descharnes' Art

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Lemons and Silver 1972, oil on canvas, 10" x 8"

2 lemons, one with cut spiral peel, in composition with silver dish, goblet and pearl handled knife. Anamorphic self-portrait of artist in reflection of goblet. Painted in Croton, New York.

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Pirouette Cookies and Pears 1968, oil on canvas, 10" x 8"

Geometric composition with "Pepperidge Farm" pirouette cookies, cut pears and danish oil flask. Painted in Croton, New York.

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Flowers in a Vase 1970-71, oil on canvas, 18" x 23 3/4"

Boucquet of tulips and various other flowers in a glass vase, painted from life, (as were all of Descharnes works), in the manner of the Dutch seventeenth century masters. Painted in Croton, New York.

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Roses 1962, oil on canvas

One of the first still-lifes, part of a series, painted in Nice, France, with roses cut from the garden.

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Flowers and Fruit 1971, oil on canvas, 15" x 18"

Painted at "Les Perrieres", Descharne's family home in Nevers, France, using garden flowers and fruit.

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Toast and Wine 1964, oil on canvas

"Melba" toast, glass of red wine and green glass jar. Painted in Croton, New York.

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Blueberries oil on canvas

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Grapes oil on canvas

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Garlic 1972, pen and wash on paper, 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Braid of garlic on a ledge, study for unfinished painting.

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The Rome Sketchbook

A sketchbook Andree Descharnes began while living in Trastevere, Rome, in 1972.

Bread 1972, ink on paper, 7' x 9 1/2"

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Artichokes 1972, ink on paper, 7 x 9 1/2"

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Eggplants 1973, ink on paper, 7" x 9 1/2"

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Tangerines 1973, ink on paper, 7" x 9 1/2"

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