Richard, René

Biography: Born December 1st, 1895 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. He settled in Canada with his family in 1909. Education: He took his first painting and drawing lessons in Edmonton, and, in 1927, he left for France to study painting in Paris. During his stay, he struck up a friendship with Clarence Gagnon who encouraged him to become a full-time artist. Rene Richard returned to Canada in 1930 and took up trapping once more. He returned from his long trips with hundred of drawings. In 1967, the Museum of Quebec presented a solo exhibition of his work, and ten years later, dedicated him a retrospective. At the end of his life, Rene Richard was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and, in 1973, he received the Order of Canada. Collections: Museum of Quebec - Montreal Museum of Fine Arts - The National Gallery of Canada - La Laurentienne Group - National Bank of Canada - Royal Bank of Canada - S.N.C. Lavalin...