Jean-Jacques Deyrolle (20 August 1911 – 30 August 1967) was an influential French painter, illustrator, and graphic artist who became a leading figure in European geometric abstraction after World War II. [1, 2]
Born in Nogent-sur-Marne, France, Deyrolle initially engaged with the avant-garde scene and participated in important post-war exhibitions, including the Salon des Surindépendants. By 1946, he aligned himself with a "second generation" of abstract painters centered around the prominent Denise René gallery, working alongside artists like Jean Dewasne, Serge Poliakoff, and Hans Hartung. [1, 2]
Key Artistic & Career Highlights
Geometric Style & Mediums: He is most celebrated for his mastery of geometric abstract art. While many modern abstract artists favored oil, Deyrolle frequently painted with tempera, a traditional egg-based medium that gave his crisp geometric layers a distinct matte texture.
His works were included in major international art events like Documenta 2 in Kassel (1959). Today, his art can be found in premier institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art in Paris and the Guggenheim Museum in New York
