La Bohème

20th-century oil on canvas signed Robert Simon (1889–1961), dated 1935 on the reverse. The painting also bears the artist’s studio stamp and Paris atelier address.

A bohemian still life capturing the spirit of an artist’s atelier, full of visual play and the charm of a collector’s corner. An icy blue plaster bust provides striking contrast to the warm hues of the guitar, patterned textiles, vase, and intimate personal objects. Each element feels intentionally chosen, evoking the creative energy and quiet poetry of a lived-in studio.

About Robert Simon (1889–1961):

Robert Simon was a Parisian post-Impressionist through and through, regularly exhibiting at the Salon d'Automne and the Salon des Artistes Français. His studio on Rue Alfred Stevens in the 9th arrondissement placed him at the heart of Pigalle’s golden age, a lively hub where artists, writers, and critics gathered.

His Impressionist style, marked by vibrant brushwork and bold color, brought to life the atmosphere of Parisian interiors and French landscapes. Favoring small formats, he sought to convey maximum emotion in minimal space, painting still lifes, intimate interiors, and animated city scenes with a refined sense of light and composition.

He was closely connected to artists such as Jean Pougny, Charles Kvapil, and André Lhote, and counted Claude Roger-Marx—the noted art critic and historian—among his friends. After Simon’s passing, Roger-Marx honored him in Le Figaro with a tribute titled: "The painter Robert Simon passed away, brush in hand."

• Overall Size: 20" x 24" / 50cm x 61cm.
  
• Country of origin: France.
• Signature: Robert Simon (1889-1961).
• Creation date: 1935. 
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• Materials: Oil painting on canvas.
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