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Henri Richelet
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Self-portrait by Henri Richelet.
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| Born | 16 June 1944 Frebécourt (Vosges), France
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| Died | 18 March 2020 (aged 75) Paris, France
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| Education | École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris |
| Spouse(s) | Ximena Armas |
| Awards | First Grand Prix of the Casa de Velázquez, Madrid, 1968 (etching category) |
Henri Richelet (born June 16, 1944 – died March 18, 2020) was a talented French painter. He was known for his beautiful artworks and his skills in etching, which is a special way of making prints.
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About Henri Richelet
Henri Richelet was born in a small village called Frebécourt in France. His parents were both school teachers. He grew up in a nearby town called Neufchâteau (Vosges). This area is close to Domrémy, which is famous as the birthplace of Joan of Arc.
After finishing high school, Henri studied art. He first went to the École des Beaux-Arts in Nancy. Later, he moved to Paris to study at the famous École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts.
Early Career and Awards
In 1968, Henri Richelet won a big award called the First Grand Prix of the Casa de Velázquez in Madrid. This award was for his etching work. Etching is a type of printmaking where an image is carved into a metal plate.
After spending a few years in Quebec, Canada, Henri moved to Paris in the 1970s. He lived there for the rest of his life. He was married to another artist, Ximena Armas, who was a painter from Chile.
Exhibitions and Art Shows
Henri Richelet showed his art in many places. He took part in group art shows starting in 1963. He also had many solo exhibitions, where only his art was displayed. These shows happened between 1965 and 2007 in France, Quebec, and Chile.
He also regularly participated in several important art salons. These are large art exhibitions where many artists show their work. Some of these included the Salon d'Automne and the Salon de Mai.
Later Life
Henri Richelet passed away on March 18, 2020, in Paris. He was 75 years old. He died from COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Artworks in Museums
Some of Henri Richelet's artworks are kept in museum collections. This means his art is important enough to be shown and preserved in public museums.
- Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Santiago, Chile:
- Ne pas toucher: This is an Indian ink drawing on paper. It measures 51 by 60 centimeters.
- Museo de la Solidaridad Salvador Allende, Santiago, Chile:
- Derniers outrages: This is an oil painting on canvas. It measures 100 by 81 centimeters.
See also
In Spanish: Henri Richelet para niños
