The Life and Artistic Path of Roger Grillon
Born in Poitiers, France, Roger Grillon was a painter, xylographer, graphic artist, and illustrator. Following his studies at the school of fine arts in Poitiers, he entered the studio of Fernand Cormon at the Beaux-Arts de Paris. Seeking a more independent form of instruction, he moved away from academic teaching to frequent various workshops and academies. His career saw him move from Paris to several locations, including Céret, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Prades, and finally Lagrasse in the Corbières, where he remained until his death in Maule.
Grillon's professional journey included several notable exhibitions. He initially exhibited at the Salon des artistes français before turning his attention to the Indépendants and the Salon d'automne. In 1926, he was granted a solo exhibition by the Galerie Berthe Weill. His work has been preserved in various institutions, including the Musée national d'Art moderne and the Musée du Luxembourg.
Illustrations and Graphic Works
As a graphic artist and wood engraver, Grillon contributed to numerous literary works through various techniques, including wood engravings, etchings, and color illustrations. His notable graphic contributions include:
Questions & Answers
Where can I find statistics about Roger Grillon's works?
A Stats page exists for Roger Grillon, presenting statistics about the artist's artworks on this website.
Is there a timeline of Roger Grillon's works?
The artist's Artwork Timeline page presents Roger Grillon's works ordered by date, year by year.
Can I explore Roger Grillon's works by color spectrum?
The Spectral Index of Roger Grillon is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.
What colors did Roger Grillon use most often?
Roger Grillon's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.
