We're delighted to take advantage of the release of the second volume of the artist's catalog raisonné to introduce you to Jacqueline Marval.

Who was Jacqueline Marval?

Jacqueline Marval, a singular figure in the art world, whose every work bears the imprint of a life marked by resilience and creativity.
Born Marie-Joséphine Vallet in October 1866 in Quaix-en-Chartreuse, Jacqueline Marval's family heritage meant that she could have followed the straight and narrow path of teaching. But fate decided otherwise.

The heartbreaking loss of her first child led her to leave the beaten track and settle in the artistic hub of Montparnasse, where creative minds meet and inspire each other. It was here, in the heart of this artistic breeding ground, that she found her calling, abandoning her vest needles to pick up her brushes and bring her visions to life.

Marval's initial rejection at the Salon des Indépendants in 1900 was only a slight hiccup in her meteoric rise.
The following year, she made her mark with a bang, presenting the world with her masterpiece, "Les Odalisques" (1902/1903), a canvas that would become emblematic of her free, innovative style.

Marval's work, bursting with bold color and form, transcends labels and artistic movements. His art, imbued with boundless freedom, flirts with realism, blends with Fauvism and Expressionism, yet retains its own distinctive identity.
Women take pride of place in his work, not as mere subjects, but as bold, provocative embodiments of his artistic vision.
Whether in sensual nudes or eccentric portraits of women, Marval reinvents female representation, defying the conventions of his time.
But Marval is not content to paint figures frozen in time. She captures the modern élan of her time, whether through lively scenes of bathers on the beaches of Biarritz or landscapes seen from a moving train. Each brushstroke is an invitation to travel into her world, where the raw, direct technique reveals the artist's creative process.

Her talent does not go unnoticed. Jacqueline Marval wins the admiration of her peers and attracts the attention of art dealers, dazzled by the singularity of her work. Represented by Galerie Druet, she enjoyed prestigious retrospectives in London and Paris, confirming her status as a major artist of her time.

Her departure in May 1932 left behind an indelible artistic legacy, in which each work bears witness to her unquenchable passion for creation. Today, her paintings continue to attract the interest of collectors, testifying to the timeless value of Jacqueline Marval's art. If you'd like to discover the potential of your own piece by this artist, our experts are on hand to guide you through this fascinating exploration.

How do I value a Jacqueline Marval work?
If you own a piece by this artist, you're holding in your hands much more than just a painting: you're holding in your possession a window onto the audacity and avant-gardism of an era in perpetual evolution.
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