Le Torpilleur
Description
Charles Lapicque (1898-1988), ingénieur de formation, passionné d’optique, est à l’origine d’un art issu d’une pratique autodidacte, qui atteste dès l’immédiat après-guerre d’une grande indépendance vis-à-vis de courants multiples. En 1941, il devient l’un des théoriciens du groupe des Jeunes peintres de Tradition française et exerce une profonde influence sur les peintres de sa génération (Bazaine, Manessier, Tal Coat…). Le Torpilleur, œuvre de ses débuts, est peinte avec à l'esprit la rigueur de la construction cubiste. Lapicque, toujours en recherche, a développé sa vie durant un œuvre conciliant le non-figuratif et le réel. Il est le plus inattendu, le plus moderne des « peintres de la marine ».
Subject depicted
bateau,torpilleur
About this work
The artwork titled "Le Torpilleur", attributed to Lapicque Charles (1898-1988), is preserved at musée de l'abbaye Sainte-Croix. This piece is listed in the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, which catalogues the works held in French museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: peinture. It was created using the following materials and techniques: toile, peinture à l'huile. Its period of creation is identified as: 2nd quarter 20th Century.
The Conserving Museum
musée de l'abbaye Sainte-Croix preserves this work in its collections. As a « Musée de France » labeled museum, the institution is committed to preserving and showcasing the pieces entrusted to it.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
Le Torpilleur, signée Lapicque Charles (1898-1988), est conservée au musée de l'abbaye Sainte-Croix dans le domaine peinture. La technique employée est : toile, peinture à l'huile. Dimensions : H. 54 cm, l. 81 cm (sans cadre) ; H. 64 cm, l. 91,5 cm (avec cadre). Sujet représenté : bateau,torpilleur. Cette réalisation date de la 2e quart 20e siècle. Informations complémentaires : 1898 ; 1988.
Creation context
Lapicque Charles (1898-1988) achève Le Torpilleur dans un climat artistique profondément marqué par la 2e quart 20e siècle. Le musée de l'abbaye Sainte-Croix, qui en conserve l'original, perpétue ainsi la mémoire d'un moment essentiel de l'histoire de l'art, où les créateurs ont su répondre aux défis de leur époque avec inventivité et audace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
The work « Le Torpilleur » is held at musée de l'abbaye Sainte-Croix, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
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