Joseph Inguimberty (1896-1971) - Lot 184

Joseph Inguimberty (1896-1971) Family portrait, 1945 Oil on canvas. Signed, dated and located Hanoi lower left. 73 x 100 cm (Misses, scratches and wear). Provenance : René Gilles, representative of Maison Denis Frères in Haïphong. By descent. This painting depicts members of the family of René Gilles, grandfather of the current owner: Jacqueline, Monique, Philippe, Raymond. Joseph Inguimberty was a French artist born in 1896 and died in 1971. He is best known for his involvement with the École des Beaux-Arts in Hanoi, Vietnam. Inguimberty was appointed director of the school in 1925, where he played a major role in the development of art education in the region. His work contributed to the emergence of a flourishing art scene in Vietnam during the French colonial period. He also played a crucial role in the training of many Vietnamese artists, having a lasting influence on the region's artistic landscape.