Lot Essay
Roger Chapelet was the official French Naval artist during
World War II.
World War II.
Details
Roger Chapelet (1903-1995)
The Clipper Torrens
signed and inscribed 'Roger Chapelet/"Torrens"' and signed again with the symbol of an anchor
bodycolour
18¾ x 25in. (47.7 x 63.5cm.)
The Clipper Torrens
signed and inscribed 'Roger Chapelet/"Torrens"' and signed again with the symbol of an anchor
bodycolour
18¾ x 25in. (47.7 x 63.5cm.)
Literature
Bernard Bernadac's 'Roger Chapelet - un peintre... et un marin', published by Les Presses de la Double, France.