A Life of Artistic Devotion
Emmanuel Gondouin was a French painter and draftsperson born in Versailles. His life was marked by a deep connection to the artistic circles of Paris, living in the Montmartre and Montparnasse districts. During his time in Paris, he lived on Boulevard Raspail and was a friend of Modigliani. He also lived in "La Ruche" with Zadkine and was acquainted with Foujita, Robert Delaunay, André Lhote, and Albert Gleizes.
Beyond his work as a painter, Gondouin was a man of many talents, acting as an architect, a handyman, and a sculptor. He was known for his ability to build, having constructed three houses: two in Cavalaire, one for himself and one for Albert Gleizes, and a final residence in Saint-Cloud. He also frequently crafted his own furniture.
Artistic Style and Works
Associated with the cubism movement, Gondouin's body of work includes portraits, landscapes, and nudes. His notable subjects included Octave Mirbeau, Georges Clemenceau, and Foujita. His repertoire spans various media, including oil on canvas and drawings, with works held in several public collections such as the Musée Carnavalet in Paris and the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon.
His documented works include:
