Jean ROLL (1921 - 2015) - Lot 160

Jean ROLL (1921 - 2015) Woman with cat, 1964 Oil on canvas Signed lower left 61 x 46 cm Framed NOTICE Jean Roll (1921-2015) was a French painter and draughtsman, known for his landscapes, still lifes and genre scenes imbued with a peaceful, poetic atmosphere. Born in Paris, Roll developed an interest in art from an early age, training at the Beaux-Arts de Paris, where he perfected various techniques, including oil painting, watercolor and drawing. His work, though discreet, is marked by a sensitive approach to light and a palette of soft colors. Jean Roll's art is characterized by his keen observation of nature and the world around him. He is best known for his depictions of rural and urban landscapes, often bathed in soft, soothing light. His serene works reflect a certain attachment to the simplicity and beauty of everyday life, in the tradition of painters such as Jean-Baptiste Corot and Albert Marquet, who shared his taste for intimate landscapes and the representation of natural light. Roll also explored portraiture and still lifes, where we find the same attention to composition and the subtle interplay of light and shadow. His work is characterized by a balance between figuration and poetry, each painting inviting contemplation and tranquility. Although Jean Roll has not achieved international renown, he has exhibited several times in France, notably in regional salons and Parisian galleries. His works have been appreciated for their sensitivity and ability to capture simple yet beautiful moments. An artist committed to an authentic vision of the world, Jean Roll leaves behind a body of work that, while remaining within a traditional framework, testifies to the emotional and visual richness that observation of everyday life can offer. His landscapes and scenes of life remain a discreet but profound tribute to the beauty of nature and the simplicity of life.