Claude Roger-Marx
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Claude Roger-Marx was a French
writer, and playwright
, as well as an art critic
and art historian like his father Roger Marx (1859–1913). He also used the pen name "Claudinet".
in 1906, studied at the faculties of law and humanities of the University of Paris
, and began to write poems and plays. In 1912 he married Florestine Caroline Nathan, who gave birth to both their children. He published two novels, before he wrote plays
. In 1927 he became a chevalier of the Légion d’honneur. During World War II
, in February 1944 he lost his son, who was imprisoned by the Gestapo
. Roger-Marx, as a Jew, fled to Marseille
in 1941, and in 1943 to Isère
.
His real career as critic and historian of art started after the war. He was a great admirer of art, and became inspector of the Écoles des Beaux-Arts
(schools of fine arts). He also was chroniqueur attitré of the Figaro
, especially the Figaro Littéraire, its literary supplement, as well as of the Revue de Paris
. In 1956 he was made commander of the Légion d’honneur.
Comedies
Art historical works
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
writer, and playwright
Playwright
A playwright, also called a dramatist, is a person who writes plays.The term is not a variant spelling of "playwrite", but something quite distinct: the word wright is an archaic English term for a craftsman or builder...
, as well as an art critic
Art critic
An art critic is a person who specializes in evaluating art. Their written critiques, or reviews, are published in newspapers, magazines, books and on web sites...
and art historian like his father Roger Marx (1859–1913). He also used the pen name "Claudinet".
Biography
Roger-Marx, son of Roger Marx and Elisa Nathan (1859–1933), achieved his baccalauréatBaccalauréat
The baccalauréat , often known in France colloquially as le bac, is an academic qualification which French and international students take at the end of the lycée . It was introduced by Napoleon I in 1808. It is the main diploma required to pursue university studies...
in 1906, studied at the faculties of law and humanities of the University of Paris
University of Paris
The University of Paris was a university located in Paris, France and one of the earliest to be established in Europe. It was founded in the mid 12th century, and officially recognized as a university probably between 1160 and 1250...
, and began to write poems and plays. In 1912 he married Florestine Caroline Nathan, who gave birth to both their children. He published two novels, before he wrote plays
Play (theatre)
A play is a form of literature written by a playwright, usually consisting of scripted dialogue between characters, intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading. There are rare dramatists, notably George Bernard Shaw, who have had little preference whether their plays were performed...
. In 1927 he became a chevalier of the Légion d’honneur. During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, in February 1944 he lost his son, who was imprisoned by the Gestapo
Gestapo
The Gestapo was the official secret police of Nazi Germany. Beginning on 20 April 1934, it was under the administration of the SS leader Heinrich Himmler in his position as Chief of German Police...
. Roger-Marx, as a Jew, fled to Marseille
Marseille
Marseille , known in antiquity as Massalia , is the second largest city in France, after Paris, with a population of 852,395 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Marseille extends beyond the city limits with a population of over 1,420,000 on an area of...
in 1941, and in 1943 to Isère
Isère
Isère is a department in the Rhône-Alpes region in the east of France named after the river Isère.- History :Isère is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from part of the former province of Dauphiné...
.
His real career as critic and historian of art started after the war. He was a great admirer of art, and became inspector of the Écoles des Beaux-Arts
École des Beaux-Arts
École des Beaux-Arts refers to a number of influential art schools in France. The most famous is the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts, now located on the left bank in Paris, across the Seine from the Louvre, in the 6th arrondissement. The school has a history spanning more than 350 years,...
(schools of fine arts). He also was chroniqueur attitré of the Figaro
Le Figaro
Le Figaro is a French daily newspaper founded in 1826 and published in Paris. It is one of three French newspapers of record, with Le Monde and Libération, and is the oldest newspaper in France. It is also the second-largest national newspaper in France after Le Parisien and before Le Monde, but...
, especially the Figaro Littéraire, its literary supplement, as well as of the Revue de Paris
Revue de Paris
Revue de Paris was a French literary magazine founded in 1829 by Louis Desiré Veron....
. In 1956 he was made commander of the Légion d’honneur.
Works
Novels- Les deux amis, novel, Albin Michel, 1921
- La tragédie légère, novel, Albin Michel, 1922
Comedies
- Simili, comedy in three acts, Stock, 1930
- Dimanche, comedy in one act, Andrieu frères, 1934
- Biens oisifs, comedy in one act, Stock, 1936
- Lecture, comedy in one act, Stock, 1936
- La pensionnaire, comedy in three acts, Lejeune, 1936
- Réussite, comedy in one act, librairie Théâtrale, 1936
- 80 printemps, ou les ardeurs de l hiver, comedy in one act, Lejeune, 1936
- Nino,comedy in one act, Les Annales, 1937
- Marie ou la manière douce, comedy in three acts, Denoël, 1938
Art historical works
- Graphic art [of] the 19th century
- VuillardÉdouard VuillardJean-Édouard Vuillard was a French painter and printmaker associated with the Nabis.-Early years and education:...
:His Life & Work, Paul Elek 1946 - Les Lithographies de RenoirPierre-Auguste RenoirPierre-Auguste Renoir was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style. As a celebrator of beauty, and especially feminine sensuality, it has been said that "Renoir is the final representative of a tradition which runs directly from Rubens to...
, André Sauret, Monte-Carlo, 1952 - DegasEdgar DegasEdgar Degas[p] , born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas, was a French artist famous for his work in painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing. He is regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism although he rejected the term, and preferred to be called a realist...
:Dancers - DelacroixEugène DelacroixFerdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix was a French Romantic artist regarded from the outset of his career as the leader of the French Romantic school...
(The Great Draughtsmen) - DufyRaoul DufyRaoul Dufy[p] was a French Fauvist painter. He developed a colorful, decorative style that became fashionable for designs of ceramics and textiles, as well as decorative schemes for public buildings. He is noted for scenes of open-air social events...
:At the races (The petite library of art) - DaumierHonoré DaumierHonoré Daumier was a French printmaker, caricaturist, painter, and sculptor, whose many works offer commentary on social and political life in France in the 19th century....
Paintings - Les lithographies de Toulouse-LautrecHenri de Toulouse-LautrecHenri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa or simply Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was a French painter, printmaker, draughtsman, and illustrator, whose immersion in the colourful and theatrical life of fin de siècle Paris yielded an œuvre of exciting, elegant and provocative images of the modern...
- La Gravure Originale En France de ManetÉdouard ManetÉdouard Manet was a French painter. One of the first 19th-century artists to approach modern-life subjects, he was a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism....
a Nos Jours (French Original Prints from Manet to the Present Time) - BonnardPierre BonnardPierre Bonnard was a French painter and printmaker, as well as a founding member of Les Nabis.-Biography:...
- VertèsMarcel VertèsMarcel Vertès was a Hungarian costume designer. He won two Academy Awards for his work on the 1952 film Moulin Rouge....
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