Étienne Cournault
Works on glass and mirror
September 8 – 27, 2008
Trained at Nancy Fine Art School, Etienne Cournault was exposed to the cubist and surrealist movements first hand. Painter as well as engraver, he explored techniques on painted glass creating many decorative objects as well as paintings exploring themes integrating stains, graffiti and child drawings in his work. Cournault attracted many renowned collectors including Jaques Doucet.
As a member of the UAM, Union des artistes Modernes, Etienne befriended fellow members Pierre Legrain, Rose Adler and Pierre Chareau.
Approximately 50 pieces were on view in the gallery, some of which were created in close collaboration with Jean Prouvé and Jean Després.