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Bernard Buffet
A painting must be analysed but sensed.
Born in Paris, Bernard Buffet was barely 16 when he enrolled in an art class in a municipal program. He went on to attend Beaux-Arts for two years. Then he started working on his own, independent of any movement or trend. He first showed some of his work with other artists in 1946, which was followed by his participating to various events, Salon d’Automne, Artistes Indépendants, Peintres Témoins . . .
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Marianne du...
1989 Original lithograph, signed in pencil by the artist. Without
Sancho Pança II
1989 Original lithograph, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the album "Don Quichotte". Ed. Gallery Maurice Garnier, Paris. Without
La rencontre avec...
1989 Original lithograph, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the album "Don Quichotte". Ed. Gallery Maurice Garnier, Paris. Without
Annabel
1979 Print after a Bernard Buffet's drawing, realized by Charles Sorlier, signed in pencil by Bernard Buffet. Without
Le canal
1968 Original drypoint, signed and dedicated in pencil by the artist, realized for the Deluxe edition of the book "L'oeuvre gravé de Bernard Buffet".... Without
Fish
1962 Original etching, signed and dedicated in pencil by the artist. Ed. Lacourière, Paris. Without
M.G. 1937 red
1985 Poster, printed in lithographic technique (Mourlot, Paris) for the Bernard Buffet's exhibition "L'automobile" at the Galerie Garnier, Paris. Without
Cannes
1960 Original lithograph in four colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Poster before the letter. Ed. David and Garnier, Paris. Without
Album Paris
1962 Portfolio, loose as issued, poems by Charles Baudelaire, illustrated with 10 original full-page lithographs in colours by Bernard Buffet, all signed... Without
Emile
1968 Original lithograph, signed in ball-point by the artist, extracted from the suite of the album "Mon cirque" (My circus). Ed. Fernand Mourlot, Paris. Without
St Tropez, Le port...
1979 Original lithograph, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the book "St Tropez". Mazo Ed., Paris. Without
Le Moulin rouge
1970 Original etching, signed in pencil by the artist. Without
Bouquet of marigolds
1976 Original lithograph in seven colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Ed. Maurice Garnier, Paris. Without
The vase of yellow...
1960 Original lithograph in five colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Ed. David and Garnier, Paris. Without
Les Moulins
1986 Original lithograph in 5 colors, invitation card for the exhibition of the artist in the Gallery Maurice Garnier, Paris. Without
Le Guilvinec
1983 Original lithograph in 6 colors, invitation card for the exhibition of the artist in the Gallery Maurice Garnier, Paris. Without
Les trapézistes
1968 Original lithograph in colors, signed in black pen ball by the artist, extracted from the album "Mon cirque". Fernand Mourlot Ed., Paris. Without
Tulipes et soucis
1984 Original lithograph in 10 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Without
Herds of sheeps
1989 Original lithograph in black, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the album "Don Quichotte". Ed. Maurice Garnier, Paris. Without
Don Quichotte et la...
1989 Original lithograph in colors, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the album "Don Quichotte". Ed. Maurice Garnier, Paris. Without
Don Quichotte et la...
1989 Original lithograph in black, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the album "Don Quichotte". Ed. Maurice Garnier, Paris. Without
The bread, the wine...
1964 Original lithograph after Bernard Buffet realized by Charles Sorlier, signed in pencil by the artist. Poster before letter. Without
Umbels and Iris
1990 Original lithography, signed in pencil by the artist. Without
Petite primevère...
1980 Original lithograph in eight colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Without
Marguerites dans un...
1985 Original lithograph in 6 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Without
Anemones
1972 Original lithograph in 9 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Robert Mouret Ed.. Without
Torero
1966 Original lithograph heightened with pencil, signed in pencil by the artist, plate VI of the album "Toreros". Without
Hôtel de la Poste
1965 Original etching, signed in pencil by the artist, publisher drystamp. Lacourière Frélaut Ed., Paris. Without
Saint Tropez, vu de...
1977 Original etching, signed in pencil by the artist, publisher drystamp. Lacourière Frélaut Ed., Paris. Without
Small roses
1979 Original lithograph in five colors, signed and dedicated in pencil by the artist. Ed. Maurice Garnier, Paris. Without
Lighthouse of...
1961 Original etching, signed in pencil by the artist. Ed. Lacourière, Paris. Without
Les Lys
1970 Original lithograph in four colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Ed. Fernand Mourlot, Paris. Without
Soucis
1977 Original lithograph in five colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Ed. Maurice Garnier, Paris. Without
Rose in blue vase
1979 Original lithograph in colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Maurice Garnier Publisher, Paris. Without
Anemones
1972 Original lithograph in 9 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Robert Mouret Ed.. Without
Le village des...
1985 Original lithograph in 13 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Gallery Maurice Garnier Ed., Paris. Without
Camellias (Second...
1980 Original lithograph in seven colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Without
Bouquet of marigolds
1976 Original lithograph in seven colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Gallery Maurice Garnier Edition, Paris. Without
Bunch of flowers
1958 Original lithograph in 6 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Gallery Charpentier Ed., Paris. Without
Gallery Lucien Blanc
1957 Invitation card illustrated for the exhibition organized on the occasion of the publication of the book "La voix humaine" of Jean Cocteau,... Without
Les chardons
1952 Original lithograph, signed in pencil by the artist. Guilde de la Gravure Ed., Geneva. Without
Domaine de la Baume
1992 Original etching, signed in pencil by the artist. Galerie Garnier Ed., Paris. Without
The torero
1967 Original lithograph, signed in the stone, extracted from the book "Bernard Buffet - oeuvre gravé". Mazo Ed., Paris. Without
The clown Jojo
1967 Original lithograph, signed in the stone, extracted from the book "Bernard Buffet - oeuvre gravé". Mazo Ed., Paris. Without
In the beach
1967 Original lithograph, signed in the stone, extracted from the book "Bernard Buffet - oeuvre gravé". Mazo Ed., Paris. Without
The clown on red...
1967 Original lithograph, signed in the stone, extracted from the book "Bernard Buffet - oeuvre gravé". Mazo Ed., Paris. Without
The red and yellow...
1964 Original lithograph in 4 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. David and Garnier Ed., Paris. Without
Saint-Tropez, Le...
1978 Original drypoint in colors, unsigned, Maurice Garnier Edition, Paris. Without
La Voix Humaine
1957 Text by Jean Cocteau, illustrated and entirely etched by Bernard Buffet. Here the 29 sheets of the complete book, in which 22 drypoints in-text. The... Without
Anemones
1972 Original lithograph in 9 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Robert Mouret Ed.. Without
Three dahlias
1983 Original lithograph in 8 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Without
Le clown au fond...
1967 Original lithograph, signed in the stone, extracted from the book "Bernard Buffet - oeuvre gravé". Mazo Ed., Paris. Without
Escamillo
1967 Original lithograph in 7 colors, signed and dated in pencil by the artist. F. Mourlot Ed., Paris. Without
Les zinias
1971 Lithograph after Bernard Buffet in 8 colors, signed in pencil by the artist, executed by Charles Sorlier. Without
Orchids
1979 Original etching in colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Without
Lilies
1970 Original lithograph in 4 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Mourlot Ed., Paris. Without
Harbour Breton
1954 Original etching, signed in pencil by the artist. Galerie Creuzevault Ed., Paris. Without
The coffeepot
1955 Original lithograph in 4 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Guilde de la Gravure Ed., Geneva. Drystamp of the publisher lower left. Without
The windmills
1953 Original lithograph in 5 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Guilde de la Gravure Ed., Geneva. Without
The lighthouse
1958 Original etching, signed in pencil by the artist. Ed. Parenthèses, Paris. Without
Roses (second state)
1980 Original lithograph, signed in pencil by the artist. Garnier Ed., Paris. Without
Jeux de Dames X
1970 Original lithograph in 7 colors, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the book "Jeux de dames". Ed. André Sauret, Monte Carlo. Without
Jeux de Dames IX
1970 Original lithograph in 8 colors, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the book "Jeux de dames". Ed. André Sauret, Monte Carlo. Without
Jeux de Dames VIII
1970 Original lithograph in 7 colors, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the book "Jeux de dames". Ed. André Sauret, Monte Carlo. Without
Jeux de Dames VII
1970 Original lithograph in 7 colors, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the book "Jeux de dames". Ed. André Sauret, Monte Carlo. Without
Jeux de Dames VI
1970 Original lithograph in 8 colors, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the book "Jeux de dames". Ed. André Sauret, Monte Carlo. Without
Jeux de Dames V
1970 Original lithograph in 8 colors, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the book "Jeux de dames". Ed. André Sauret, Monte Carlo. Without
Jeux de Dames IV
1970 Original lithograph in 8 colors, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the book "Jeux de dames". Ed. André Sauret, Monte Carlo. Without
Jeux de Dames III
1970 Original lithograph in 7 colors, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the book "Jeux de dames". Ed. André Sauret, Monte Carlo. Without
Jeux de Dames II
1970 Original lithograph in 7 colors, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the book "Jeux de dames". Ed. André Sauret, Monte Carlo. Without
Jeux de Dames I
1970 Original lithograph in 8 colors, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the book "Jeux de dames". Ed. André Sauret, Monte Carlo. Without
Head of owl
1959 Original etching, signed in pencil by the artist, realized for the luxe' copies of the catalogue for the exhibition "Les oiseaux" (Birds) to the... Without
Tulipes et Soucis
1984 Original lithograph in ten colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Ed. Maurice Garnier, Paris. Without
Les peintres...
1969 Poster printed in lithograph by Mourlot for the exhibition "Les peintres témoins de leur temps" in the Galliera Museum, Paris. Without
Les peintres...
1965 Poster printed in lithograph by Mourlot for the exhibition "Les peintres témoins de leur temps" in the Galliera Museum, Paris. Without
La Rochelle
1954 Original etching, signed in pencil by the artist. Ed. Creuzevault, Paris Without
Le Jongleur
1968 Original lithograph, signed in black ball-point by the artist, extracted from the suite of the album "Mon cirque" (My circus). Ed. Fernand Mourlot,... Without
Dahlias on yellow...
1962 Original lithograph in six colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Edition Les Peintre témoins de leur Temps, Paris. Without
Bunch of...
1981 Original lithograph in 8 colors, first state on blue bottom, signed in pencil by the artist. Maurice Garnier Publisher, Paris. Without
Marguerites
1977 Original lithograph in seven colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Edition Gallery Maurice Garnier, Paris. Without
The Village of...
1981 Original lithograph in nine colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Edition Gallery Maurice Garnier, Paris. Without
Flowers of...
1980 Original lithograph in seven colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Edition Gallery Maurice Garnier, Paris. Without
L'avaleur de sabre
1968 Original lithograph, signed in black ball-point by the artist, extracted from the suite of the album "Mon cirque" (My circus). Ed. Fernand Mourlot,... Without
Les trapézistes
1968 Original lithograph, signed in black ball-point by the artist, extracted from the suite of the album "Mon cirque" (My circus). Ed. Fernand Mourlot,... Without
Bébert
1968 Original lithograph, signed in black ball-point by the artist, extracted from the suite of the album "Mon cirque" (My circus). Ed. Fernand Mourlot,... Without
Les deux soeurs
1968 Original lithograph, signed in black ball-point by the artist, extracted from the suite of the album "Mon cirque" (My circus). Ed. Fernand Mourlot,... Without
Mademoiselle X
1968 Original lithograph, signed in black ball-point by the artist, extracted from the suite of the album "Mon cirque" (My circus). Ed. Fernand Mourlot,... Without
Le traversti
1968 Original lithograph, signed in black ball-point by the artist, extracted from the suite of the album "Mon cirque" (My circus). Ed. Fernand Mourlot,... Without
L'homme orchestre
1968 Original lithograph, signed in black ball-point by the artist, extracted from the suite of the album "Mon cirque" (My circus). Ed. Fernand Mourlot,... Without
L'homme qui crache...
1968 Original lithograph, signed in black ball-point by the artist, extracted from the suite of the album "Mon cirque" (My circus). Ed. Fernand Mourlot,... Without
Torero
1966 Original lithograph in 8 colors, signed and dedicated in pencil by the artist. Without
The Road
1962 Original lithograph in nine colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Edition "Les Peintres témoins de leur temps", Paris. Without
Jeux de Dames,...
1970 Original lithograph in seven colors, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the album "Jeux de Dames". Ed. Sauret, Monte Carlo. Without
Cannes, Gallery 65
1960 Poster, original lithograph, printed by Mourlot and published by David and Garnier in Paris for the Gallery 65 in Cannes. Rare poster. Without
Camellias, second...
1980 Original lithograph in 7 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Without
Port Saint-Jean
Circa 1990 Original etching and drypoint, signed in pencil by the artist. Without
Dahlia
1966 Original lithograph, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the book "Herbier". Mazo Ed., Paris. Without
Wind mills
1953 Original lithograph in five colors, signed in pencil by the artist, Guilde de la Gravure Ed., Geneva. Without
Notre Dame et la...
1985 Etching in colors after Bernard Buffet (engraver : Spalaïkovitch), signed in pencil by Bernard Buffet. Ed. Magui, Paris. Without
Flowers and mazagran
Circa 1985 Original etching, signed in pencil by the artist. Without
View of Saint-Tropez
1981 Original lithograph in 8 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Ed. Galerie Maurice Garnier, Paris. Without
Le point du jour
1962 Original lithograph in eight colors, signed in pencil by the artist, executed for the Album Paris. Ed. Alain Mazo et cie. Without
L'arc de Triomphe
1962 Original lithograph in five colors, signed in pencil by the artist, executed for the Album Paris. Ed. Alain Mazo et cie. Without
San Francisco Bridge
1966 Original lithograph, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the book San Francisco. San Francisco Grafic Ed. Without
Roses bunch
1982 Original lithograph in 7 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Without
Le Pont Neuf
1968 Original lithograph in 6 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Ed. Paris Book Center, New York. Without
Figure in the studio
1948 First etching by Bernard Buffet, signed in pencil by the artist. l'Amateur d'Art Ed., Paris. Without
La place des Vosges
1962 Original lithograph in 6 colors, signed in pencil by the artist, extracted from the Paris Album. Ed. Alain Mazo and Co, Paris. Without
M.G. 1937 red
1985 Poster, printed in lithographic technique (Mourlot, Paris) for the Bernard Buffet's exhibition "L'automobile" at the Galerie Garnier, Paris. Without
Japanese women
1981 Poster, printed in lithographic technique (Mourlot, Paris) for the Bernard Buffet's exhibition "Le Japon" at the Galerie Garnier, Paris. Without
The cry
1967 Poster after an original lithograph by Bernard Buffet (?The cry?), for the exhibition of the artist to the Museum Galliera, Paris. Ed. Les Peintres... Without
The elephant
1968 Original lithograph, signed in pencil by the artist extracted from the album "Mon cirque. Printed by Mourlot, Paris. Without
The pier
1960 Original lithograph in 6 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Ed. David and Garnier, Paris. Without
Torero
1966 Original lithograph in 9 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. One of the 30 copies with the gray costume. Artist's Ed. Without
Le voilier Anne
Circa 1985 Original etching, signed in pencil by the artist. Maurice Garnier Ed., Paris. Without
Breton harbor
Circa 1985 Original etching, signed in pencil by the artist. Maurice Garnier Ed., Paris. Without
Head of owl
1959 Original etching, aquaforte, signed in pencil, realized for the luxe' copies of the catalogue for the exhibition ?Les oiseaux? (Birds) to the Gallery... Without
Le lucane
1964 Original lithograph in 3 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Ed. David and Garnier, Paris. Without
Les iris
1960 Original lithograph in 6 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Ed. David and Garnier, Paris. Without
Temple with hinds
Circa 1990 Original lithograph, signed in pencil by the artist. Printed by Mourlot, Paris. Without
Tulips
1977 Original lithograph in 7 colors, signed in pencil by the artist. Ed. Maurice Garnier, Paris. Without
Usine...
1988 Original lithograph, signed in pencil by the artist. Printed by Mourlot, Paris. Without
Soldiers
Circa 1990 Original lithograph, signed in pencil by the artist. Printed by Mourlot, Paris. Without
Carmen
1985 Aquatinte of interpretation after Bernard Buffet, engraved by Spalaïkovitch, signed in pencil by Bernard Buffet. Ed. Garnier Gallery, Paris. Without
The Parisians
1958 Original poster printed in lithographic technique (Mourlot, Paris) for the exhibition "Les peintres témoins de leurs temps" at the Museum Galliera,... Without
Three roses in a...
1981 Original poster printed in lithographic technique (Mourlot, Paris) for the Bernard Buffet's exhibition at the Blasius Arsenalgatan 1 in Stockholm. Without
Voyages...
1958 Original etching, drypoint, signed in pencil, extracted from "Voyages Fantastiques", chosen pages from Cyrano De Bergerac. Joseph Foret Ed. Without
Tents on the beach
1980 Original lithograph in ten colors, signed and numbered in pencil. Ed. Galerie Garnier, Paris. Without
The ram
1960 Original lithograph in 2 colors, signed in pencil. Ed. David and Garnier, Paris. Without
Head of owl
1959 Original etching, aquaforte, signed in pencil, realized for the luxe' copies of the catalogue for the exhibition ?Les oiseaux? (Birds) to the Gallery... Without
Jeux de dames
1970 Original lithograph, signed in pencil. Poster before the letter. Ed. André Sauret, Monte Carlo. Without
Brooklyn Bridge
1964 Original lithograph, signed in pencil, extracted from the "Album New York". Mazo Ed., Paris. Without
Petites roses
1979 Original lithograph in 5 colors, unsigned, invitation card from the Garnier gallery, Paris. Without
Saint-Tropez
1985 Original lithograph in 11 colors, signed in pencil. Ed. Galerie Garnier, Paris. Without
The lighthouse
1958 Original etching, signed in pencil. Ed. Parenthèses, Paris. Without
Toreros
1966 Original lithograph in 5 colors, signed in pencil, extracted from the album "Toreros". Without
Le Moulin rouge
1970 Original etching, aquaforte, signed in pencil. Without
Toreador
1967 Lithograph after Bernard Buffet by C. Sorlier, signed in pencil. Poster before the letter for the exhibition "La Corrida" (Château de Loches, 1967). Without
Don Quichotte,...
Circa 1990 Original lithograph, signed in pencil. Without
Don Quichotte,...
Circa 1990 Original lithograph, signed in pencil. Without
Vanitas
Circa 1988 Original lithograph, signed in pencil. Without
Ayez pitié
1961 Lithograph after Bernard Buffet, signed in pencil, realized by Charles Sorlier. Published by Ed. Maurice Garnier, Paris Without
Ojima building
1969 Lithograph after Bernard Buffet, signed in pencil, realized by Charles Sorlier. Published by Ed. Maurice Garnier, Paris Without
La prise des...
1978 Original lithograph, signed and dedicated in pencil, published by Maurice Garnier, Paris Without
Prise de la Bastille
1978 Original lithograph, signed in pencil, published by Ed. Maurice Garnier, Paris Without
La Rochelle
1954 Original etching, signed in pencil. Ed. Creuzevault, Paris Without
Church of Verrière
1983 Original lithograph in 9 colors, signed in pencil. Without
Still life
Circa 1985 Etching, original aquaforte, signed in pencil. Without
The bee
1964 Original lithograph, signed in pencil. Without
Suns
1983 Original lithograph, signed in pencil. Without
San Francisco 8
1966 Original lithograph, signed in pencil, extracted from the book San Francisco. Without
Anemones and tulips
1983 Original lithograph in ten colors, signed in pencil. Without
Les voiles noires
1980 Original etching, acquaforte, signed in pencil Without
Le Moulin rouge
1970 Original etching, acquaforte, signed in pencil Without
Bouquet de fleurs
1969 Lithograph after Bernard Buffet by Charles Sorlier, signed in pencil. Without
Anémones et...
circa 1987 Original lithograph signed in pencil. Without
Bird Skeleton
1964 Original etching, signed in pencil. Without
Le pain, le vin
1964 Original lithograph by Charles Sorlier, signed in pencil. Poster before letter. Without
Notre Dame de Paris
1988 Original lithograph, signed in pencil WithoutCatalogue(s) raisonné(s)
Catalogue(s) raisonné(s)
*« Buffet, graveur, 1948-1980 », M. Rheims, Ed. de Francony et Galerie M. Garnier, 1983
*« Buffet, lithographe I », C. Sorlier, Ed. M. Trinckvel Draeger, 1979
*« Buffet, lithographe II », C. Sorlier, Ed. A . Sauret, Monte-Carlo, 1987
Bibliographic track & more
To read about the artist :
- « Bernard Buffet 1943-1961 », Y. Le Pichon, Maurice Garnier, 1961
- « Bernard Buffet, rétrospective », Musée de la poste, 1978
- « Bernard Buffet 1962-1981 », Y. Le Pichon, Maurice Garnier, 1981
- « Bernard Buffet », A. Avila, Casterman, 1989
- « Bernard Buffet », Collectif, cat d'expo, La Haye, Ed. Waanders Publishers, 2006
- « Bernard Buffet et la Bretagne », Lydia Harambourg, Ed. Palantines, 2006
- « Bernard Buffet », Henry Périer, Cat d'expo, Marseille, Ed. Indigene, 2009
- « Bernard Buffet. Les années 1950. Ent. avec P. Bergé », J. Coignard, Ed. Mazenod, 2016
- « Bernard Buffet, Rétrospective », cat d'expo, M.A .M., Ed. Paris Musées, 2016
- « Bernard Buffet, Intimement », Yann le Pichon, cat d'expo, Ed. Somogy, 2016
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Stamp by Bernard Buffet
The publication of a postal stamp is often a homage paid by a nation to a place, an event, a remarkable cause or a character which count. The painters and other artists do not escape from this rule. Some are however "forgotten" of postal art. Here, gathered below (French or foreign), emitted stamps (206) or simple studies of stamp (224) in homage to the artists represented on our website. The first French stamp was emitted in 1849, England preceded us by ten years. There is often a share of voyage in this small form of shape paper. The stamp circulates, sails, flies away, it makes dream, then dream a little. M.C.
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A tribute to Bernard Buffet
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Le 4 octobre 1999, à 71 ans, le peintre Bernard Buffet s’est donné la mort dans sa propriété du Domaine de la Baume, à Tourtour (Var) où il vivait retiré. Il souffrait de la maladie de Parkinson et ne pouvait plus travailler. Bernard Buffet repose dans un des lieux qui lui avait procuré le plus de plaisir au monde : ses cendres ont été dispersées dans le parc du Musée Bernard Buffet à Higashino-Hachibudaira, ville de Nagaizumi (Japon). En hommage à sa mémoire, que les pétales de la rose qui porte son nom colorent le vent.
"Entré en peinture comme on entre en religion, il a trouvé une terre d'asile, son atelier. Qui de l'angoisse ou de la sérénité lui tiendra compagnie ? Encore une question inutile ... On parle toujours trop. " - Annabel Buffet
"Il témoigne puissamment du désarroi de notre époque. L'inaction de ses personnages, leur vie absurde, Bernard Buffet les exprime comme un mal dont on est soi-même victime, avec violence en se donnant soi-même tout entier à cette oeuvre de vengeance, c'est à dire en y mêlant intimement l'amour et la haine." - Pierre Descargues
"L'abstrait, c'est limité et ennuyeux, tandis que la peinture figurative est illimitée." - Bernard Buffet
"Les impressionnistes ? Je déteste. Tout ce flou me rend malade." - Bernard Buffet
"De tes mains s’écoulait la lumière / Que tes yeux puisaient dans la terre. / Afin qu'éclate en toi l'orage / Qu'à chaque aube tu couchais sur les toiles..." - Nicolas Buffet, extrait d’un poème hommage
"On te disait mort. On se trompait. Tu es vivant." - Annabel Buffet
Mouvements de l'art
- + SOCIAL REALISM / 1920-1950 / André Fougeron, Otto Griebel, Amédée de la Patellière, etc.
- + SINGULAR ARTISTS / XXème siècle /
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