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Marc Pautrel's 'La Sainte Réalité' on Chardin's Life

publication · 2026-04-24

Marc Pautrel's book 'La Sainte Réalité', published by Gallimard, explores the life of Jean-Siméon Chardin. It highlights how the painter, who sought to sanctify everyday life in his works, was struck by a 'bizarre curse' through personal trials. The review appeared in Artpress n°440, January 2017, page 84.

Key facts

  • Marc Pautrel authored 'La Sainte Réalité'.
  • The book is about Jean-Siméon Chardin.
  • Published by Gallimard.
  • Chardin's life was marked by hardships.
  • He aimed to sanctify life in his paintings.
  • He was afflicted by a 'bizarre curse'.
  • Reviewed in Artpress n°440, January 2017.
  • Review on page 84.

Entities

Artists

  • Marc Pautrel
  • Jean-Siméon Chardin

Institutions

  • Gallimard
  • Artpress

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