The Nap In The Garden By Gérard Fagard 1938-2021

Superb Gouache on paper measuring 29cm x 29cm plus frame 37cm x 37cm signed lower middle Gérard FAGARD born in 1938 was an outstanding colorist, heir to Fauvism This artist walked the hills, seaside and countryside in search of the right light in 1957 he entered the School of Fine Arts in ROUEN 1959: G. FAGARD follows his parents who settle permanently in SANARY (VAR). Starts in October at the Beaux-Arts in TOULON. Despite a five-year reprieve, is forced to abandon his studies for a 28-month military service in BOURG-SAINT-MAURICE then in ALGERIA from which he returns shocked. Despite his great attraction to the south, prefers, in all independence, to resume the course of his studies in ROUEN. Obtained the CAFAS (Certificate of Higher Artistic Training) in June and began a career as a visual arts teacher in October. 1968. The WEIL gallery, avenue Matignon, presented some of the painter's paintings and had him participate in a group exhibition in New York. 1973: Obtained his transfer to the south in BRIGNOLES (VAR). Birth of his daughter Servane. Takes up his duties in September at the BRIGNOLES college. Created a second visual arts workshop and quickly made a name for himself by organizing several exhibitions. Obtained the first prize for Painting at the BRIGNOLES fair. Illustrated a book of 80 pen drawings entitled "Brignoles mes amours.", biographical anecdotes of Abbé GUILLOT. 1976: Always aiming for SANARY, obtained his transfer to LA VALETTE DU VAR. Permanent resident in SANARY, G. FAGARD, encouraged and helped by his father, built his house after having drawn up the plans. The work lasted more than two years. 1981: First trip to ROMANIA with the intention of adopting a little girl. 1982: Second trip to Romania and full adoption of his daughter Andréa. 1983: Accelerated pace for exhibitions: Sanary, Ollioules, Toulon, Marseille, Paris etc... Joins the PAUL RICARD Foundation on the island of BENDOR where he gives drawing and painting lessons to adults for ten years. 1993: Death of his wife Françoise after a long illness. With a family to support, he nevertheless chooses to work part-time until retirement to paint more. 1998: Retirement of the teacher. He now devotes all his time to painting. He will die in 2021 free shipping for the European Union 230 euros for International