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Biography of Jean Even

Jean Even (born 14 July 1910 in Paris, France) is a French painter, lithographer and posterist. Son of a Belgian cabinetmaker based in Paris, he discovered his artistic vocation very early. In 1932 he joined the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts in Paris where he received the teachings of André Devambez and Charles Guérin. Two years later, he won the first prize in the drawing faculty competition for high schools and colleges.

Career and distinctions

Jean Even regularly participated in the Salon des artistes français, where he was distinguished several times. He won silver in 1935, then gold in 1939. In 1936 he was awarded the prize of the Casa de Velázquez, but the Spanish civil war led him to stay in Fez, Morocco. This stay, as well as many trips in the following years, enrich its palette and have a lasting influence on its style. He was appointed official painter of the Navy in 1952, and an officer of the Academic Palmes.

Work and style

The work of Jean Even consists of landscapes, marines, market scenes, views of Brittany, Morocco or Italy. He also distinguished himself in the art of poster, making visuals for Air France or tourist campaigns in the 1940s and 1950s. Its painting combines brightness and precision, with particular attention to composition and colour. His work sometimes evokes Bonnard's influence, through his sensitivity to atmospheres and light games.

The works of Jean Even at Galerie 125

Galerie 125 offers works by Jean Even, available for sale online and in the gallery. These plays offer the opportunity to explore the colorful and poetic world of an artist whose gaze has captured the diversity of landscapes and cultures he has traversed.