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LUCIEN ADRION | Les Tribunes de Deauville
66 x 81.5 cms / 26 x 32 inches
Oil on Paper on Canvas
Signed Adrio (lower right)
Les Tribunes de Deauville is a figurative painting of the Deauville racecourse by Post Impressionist artist, Lucien Adrion. The work's delicate colour palette perfectly captures a summer's afternoon at the races.
Adrion’s artistic roots began in Strasbourg, where he trained as a technical draftsman. In 1907, he left for Paris with plans to work as a fashion illustrator for a large firm. However, he chose instead to pursue a more independent artistic career, traveling to cities like London, Munich, and Frankfurt to broaden his artistic vision.
Lucien Adrion, born on May 25, 1889, in Strasbourg, France, was a French Post-Impressionist artist renowned for his vibrant portrayals of French landscapes, coastal scenes, and the lively essence of Parisian life. His body of work spans landscapes, still lifes, figures, and depictions of iconic landmarks, reflecting his diverse artistic talents as a painter, draftsman, and printmaker.
Adrion’s artistic roots began in Strasbourg, where he trained as a technical draftsman. In 1907, he left for Paris with plans to work as a fashion illustrator for a large firm. However, he chose instead to pursue a more independent artistic career, traveling to cities like London, Munich, and Frankfurt to broaden his artistic vision.
The outbreak of World War I led him to Berlin, where he studied engraving under Hermann Struck, who also mentored Marc Chagall. Adrion remained in Berlin through the war and, following demobilization, continued his engraving studies under Franz Ritter von Struck. By 1919, he had returned to France and later settled in Paris, where he established a studio in Montparnasse. There, he became associated with a group of Eastern European artists, including Chaim Soutine, Pinchus Krémègne, and Michel Kikoïne.
Adrion’s first solo exhibition took place at Galerie Chéron in 1921. His breakthrough came in 1926 when, at 37, he participated in the Salon des Indépendants, where he became a regular exhibitor. He went on to display his works at notable salons, including the Salon d’Automne in 1940 and the Salon des Tuileries in 1941, showcasing landscapes and scenes that captured the vibrancy of everyday life.
Known for his ability to convey the movement and fleeting beauty of urban and coastal scenes, Adrion developed a fondness for painting Parisian streets, horse races, and picturesque beachscapes. Later in life, he relocated to Normandy, where his beach landscapes gained widespread acclaim.
Lucien Adrion passed away in August 1953 in Cologne, France, leaving behind a legacy of art celebrated for its charm, energy, and timeless appeal.
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