Catherine Deneuve sublimated by artist Marc-Antoine Coulon
On October 17, 2024, artist Marc-Antoine Coulon will unveil his new book Catherine Deneuve, Reflets, a work dedicated to one of the greatest actresses of French cinema.
In this book, Coulon presents a personal and artistic look at the legendary Catherine Deneuve, an icon who has marked several generations of cinephiles and designers.
A delicate, graceful tribute
In Catherine Deneuve, Reflets, Marc-Antoine Coulon offers a series of 95 watercolors, drawings and paintings to capture Deneuve’s magnetic beauty. The artist, renowned for his unique style blending glamour and elegance, wanted to pay tribute to the actress who will preside over the 50th César ceremony. Coulon expresses his admiration by playing with light effects and delicate, diffuse or precise colors. The iconic actress, famous for her roles in cult films such as Les Demoiselles de Rochefort and Belle de Jour, is portrayed through Coulon’s eyes as a beautiful, sensual and deeply sensitive woman. The book is a “kaleidoscope of love” of the actress, both dreamlike and realistic. An intimate vision of the actress.
Marc-Antoine Coulon, the fashion designer
Marc-Antoine Coulon is a fashion illustrator with a passion for art and design. He began his career in the music industry before collaborating with numerous luxury houses and prestigious magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Vanity Fair. His work is now internationally recognized, and he is considered one of today’s leading fashion illustrators.
In the foreword to the book, Ines de la Fressange expresses her admiration for the artist: “Your kindness and elegance amaze me as much as your talent”. It’s a testimony to the bond of trust between Marc-Antoine Coulon and the big names in fashion and art.
With this book, Coulon not only immortalizes Catherine Deneuve. He also celebrates the actress’s audacity and creative freedom, just as she conveyed in her film roles.
The elegance of this book means that this beautiful edition is already on our Top list of gift ideas for Christmas.
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