Artists

Bernard Cathelin

French, 1919-2004

Bernard Cathelin was born in Paris on May 1919, and after studying at the national school of Art Decoratif, he become a member of the school of Paris. Cathelin was famous for oil painting and lithograph with a subtle richness of texture and color.

Utilizing thick palette knife applications and rich colors, Cathelin produced a sense of light and corporeal form in his paintings, not unlike the work of Nicholas de Staël. 

His favorite themes were bouquets, landscapes and portraits of women.

Cathelin traveled extensively around the world. Countries such as Mexico, Russia, Japan, Italy and Spain were a source of inspiration for his creations, but he always cherished the landscapes of Provence, the area where his mother was from. 

Awarded numerous prizes, he was elected to the Legion of Honour by the French President of the Republic, François Mitterand in 1995. During his lifetime he was future in over 50 exhibitions worldwide and exhibitions are still dedicated to him in France and across the world.