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[REPLAY] Robert Ladou: the steed and the brush

Updated July 15, 2019 by redak

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As comfortable in the saddle as with a brush, Robert Ladou never sacrificed one of his passions to another. This horseman, missing in 2014, found as much freedom on horseback as before his paintings, which are a true ode to the equine. Talented but yet unknown, the study Millon & associates dedicated to him a sale on the brand new auction platform Bidtween but also indoors at Drouot. Return to this inspired artist with a work available on auctionlab.

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The horse glorified by painting

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It's growing up in a family passionate about the equestrian world that he becomes amateur jockey, then professional. Following a fall, he takes refuge in the painting without setting aside the horse world : the horse is his favorite subject.

Some traits are enough to Robert Ladou to give the destrier all its strength. According to Jean-Paul Agosti, painter and friend of the artist «la quality of the painting of Robert Ladou is in its speed ". Paradoxically, the artist is a perfectionist who seldom considers a work as finished. His acute knowledge of horse anatomyhe pushes him to create paintings extremely detailed.

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This approach almost scientific of the animal was put to the benefit of the Chantilly Horse Museum for which Robert Ladou realized anatomical boards. 

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Robert LADOU (1929-2014) Tapioca and children Oil on canvas 114 x 146 cm Monogrammed and dated lower right RL 74 Titled and signed on the back Tapioca and children R Ladou

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Decorative or scientific, the works of Robert Ladou proposed on the Bidtween sales platform are celebrating the beauty of the horse. 

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Robert Ladou, painter with galloping curiosity

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Recognized as Equestrian painting specialist, Robert Ladou nevertheless explores multiple subjects.

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Intrigued by the Lyon silk, where he comes from, he draw scarves for big names in fashion such as Nina Ricci ou Lanvin. Abstract forms and the color come out of his creations whose study notebooks are offered at auction.

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Scarves patterns. Robert Ladou

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Robert Ladou also collaborates with the biscuit factory « Lu For which he makes one of his most famous works, " afternoon tea ". 

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In the intimacy of his workshop, the painter reproduces master paintings of Art History or works nude. But the search space of Robert Ladou goes beyond these walls: the forest of Fontainebleau inspires him landscapes Japanese style and paint brushes capture the light of the place.

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Study of nude. Robert Ladou

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Marie

I am Marie Dupras, recognized for being the most energetic member of our team. Passionate about acquiring new knowledge, I spend my weekends exploring museums and frequently participating in auctions. My little flaw? I can't resist the urge to buy, but with that comes a knack for in-depth research and compelling storytelling enriched with expert advice.

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