| Lernon, Rene (1921 – 2007) |
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Lernon was the last in a painting lineage that included Bouden, Junkind, and Monet: generations of French painters who nurtured the marvelous scenes of Normandy. Rene has paid back his artistic debts: younger Normandy artists such as Bouju and Dubord have taken his interpretation and continued from there. As the last Normandy master of the 20th century, Lernon's career saw many highs, and he won numerous awards throughout the world during his lifetime. EXHIBITIONS 1986 1er Grand Prix Paysages au 37e Grand Prix International de Deauville 1987 Mention Speciale Excellent au Grand Prix International de Deauville 1988 Mention Speciale Paysages au 38e Grand Prix International de Deauville 1er grand Prix Fleurs au 38e Grand Prix International de Deauville 1er grand Prix au 10e Grand Prix des 7 Collines de Rome Mention Speciale au Grand Prix International de la Cote d’Azur a Cannes 1989 1er Grand Prix Fleurs au 39e Grand Prix International de Deauville Grand Finaliste au Grand Prix International de la Cote d’Azur a Cannes Selectionne Artistes Contemporains a Bale Selectionne Artistes Contemporains a Londres 2e Grand Prix Paysages au Grand Prix International de Deauville 1er Grand Prix Natures Mortes au Grand Prix International de Deauville 1991 1er Grand Prix Paysages au Grand Prix International de Deauville 1er Prix de la Cote des Arts Mention speciale Grand Prix International de Deauville Nature Morte, Fleurs 1993 Selectionne pour l’exposition de l’Ambassade de France a Washington Achats en collections privees Japon et USA |
Until his passing on November 24, 2007, Rene Lernon, the highly acclaimed Normandy impressionist, continued to paint in Rouen. Only a stroke, suffered a decade earlier, slowed his once prolific output. To the select few who acquire his pieces each year, Rene's talent and magic a growing pleasure.
