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April, 1978 the light blue, calmed sky, appears behind the clothed bodies.
The entitled painting
"L'éveil du printemps"( "The spring's
awakening" ) (51x134 in.)
shows a feminine main shape which spreads
its arms
and streches its wings on the other side as the cicada is exiting
the ground.
Colours are pastel, pink, mauve, and symbolise the hope of the
new lease of life. "L'éveil du printemps"-130x340cm-H7807
The following painting (H 78.8.9.10) is made by
three canvases stretcher
(51x105 in.).
The central figure, obviouly feminine,
is surrounded with two male figures which look at it.
Colours are soft, pearly.
It is named " Desdémone et les Prétendants"("Desdemona and
the Pretenders"),
a compliment
to the unfortunate fiancée
of the More of Venice
and to the virtuous wife of Ulysses, the Mediterranean
Sea persevering traveler.
"Desdémone et les prétendants"-130x267cm-H78.8-9-10 The
series of "Drapé" which had begun very dramatically, with crucified
forms
and tortured self-portraits ( see paintings and drawings of 1977)
comes to an end in this painting. "Le sommeil ou alors..."-89x146cm-H7713
et "La résurrection"-146x194cm-H7712 appuyées contre un
mur de pierres sèches.
"Plis du visage"-73x54cm-
H7717 posée dans les herbes.
Soon the sky will occupy all the space.
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