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The square tower

LURCAT, Jean (1892 - 1966)

Originally from Bruyéres in the Vosges, Lurcat came to Paris in 1900. As a young artist, he was impressed by Cezanne and the German Expressionists. Subsequently he became friendly with Picasso and Apollinaire. Following a visit to Spain in 1924, Lurcat produced lyrical landscapes with Surrealist overtones, such as this work. During the later part of his career, he specialised in designing tapestries.

The square tower
Image: © Fondation Lurçat/ADAGP, Paris and DACS, London 2025/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Collection Area

Art

Item Number

NMW A 270

Creation/Production

LURCAT, Jean

Acquisition

Bequest, 21/9/1978

Measurements

Height (cm): 45.9
Width (cm): 54.9
Height (in): 18
Width (in): 21

Techniques

oil on board
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting

Material

oil
board

Location

Gallery 13

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