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Raymonde Chabrun

Raymonde Chabrun, née Dite, was a French sculptor (1914-2011) known for her figurative work. Her career, which developed mainly in the post-World War II period, was focused on bronze sculpture. Her works, characterized by an elegant style and fluid, simplified lines, predominantly explore the human figure, with a particular focus on the themes of maternity, dance, and the female nude, sensitively capturing movement and emotion. She exhibited regularly at the most prestigious Parisian Salons, including the Salon des Artistes Français and the Salon d'Automne, achieving significant critical acclaim. Among the numerous awards she received, the Gold Medal of the Salon des Artistes Français and the prestigious Prix de l'Institut de France are particularly notable. Her artistic work also includes the creation of monumental pieces and commissions for public spaces, which consolidated her reputation within the 20th-century French sculpture scene.

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