Em resumo
De todas as obras originais deixadas por Claude Tousignant, a mais famosa é Asparagus (1955), da coleção do Galeria Nacional do Canadá, em Ottawa. Logo atrás vêm Ussimimique (1951) e Monochrome Crimson (1981). Nosso catálogo contém 12 obras de Claude Tousignant; a galeria preservou as 4 que o mundo mais admira, cada uma exibida com sua data, seu museu e sua história.
As 10 principais pinturas de Claude Tousignant: a escolha da galeria
Os museus que guardam os originais de Claude Tousignant
O museu que detém a maioria das pinturas desta página.
| Museus | Cidade | Obras de Claude Tousignant | Pinturas desta lista |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 4 | Asparagus, Ussimimique, Monochrome Crimson |
Claude Tousignant ano a ano: as obras originais que definem cada um
De 1951 a 1989, Claude Tousignant trabalhou durante 39 anos: a seleção acompanha essa longa carreira ano a ano, através das suas mais belas obras originais.
Perguntas de colecionadores sobre as pinturas de Claude Tousignant
Por qual obra Claude Tousignant é mais conhecido(a)?Revelar a resposta
Asparagus (1955), Galeria Nacional do Canadá, Ottawa. Ussimimique (1951) e Monochrome Crimson (1981) vêm a seguir.
Qual era a idade de Claude Tousignant quando Asparagus foi feita?Revelar a resposta
23 anos: Asparagus data de 1955, e Claude Tousignant nasceu em 1932.
Quantas pinturas Claude Tousignant deixou?Revelar a resposta
Nosso catálogo contém 12 obras de Claude Tousignant, datadas de 1951 a 1989.
Em quais museus estão expostas as obras-primas de Claude Tousignant?Revelar a resposta
Principalmente em Galeria Nacional do Canadá (Ottawa). A tabela de museus acima lista todos eles.
Quais são as primeiras e as últimas obras originais famosas de Claude Tousignant?Revelar a resposta
Nesta página, a mais antiga é Ussimimique (1951) e a mais recente é Bas-relief in Blue and Yellow (1989).
Quais obras de Claude Tousignant estão expostas no Galeria Nacional do Canadá?Revelar a resposta
Asparagus, Ussimimique e Monochrome Crimson: o Galeria Nacional do Canadá, Ottawa detém 4 das obras desta página.
Claude Tousignant: vida e obra
The Evolution of Geometric Abstraction
Born in Montreal, Quebec, Claude Tousignant emerged as a significant figure in the development of geometric abstraction in Canada. His artistic journey began with formal studies at the School of Art and Design at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, where he studied under several notable instructors. Seeking further refinement, he traveled to Paris to study at the Académie Ranson before returning to Montreal in 1952.
As a member of the second generation of the modern art movement in Montreal known as les Plasticiens, Tousignant embraced a philosophy where painting was viewed as pure form and colour. In this pursuit, he sought to avoid spontaneous expression or specific meaning. By 1962, he introduced the circle—a motif that would become his signature—into his geometric compositions, masterfully utilizing alternating values of complementary colours in his circle and target paintings.
Exhibitions and Recognition
Throughout a career spanning over seven decades, Tousignant has been a creative force in Montreal. His work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the globe, including presentations at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Art Gallery of Ontario. His artistic legacy is preserved in several prestigious museum collections, such as:
- National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa
- Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
- Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
- Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Quebec City
- Vancouver Art Gallery, British Columbia
His contributions to the arts have earned him significant accolades, including the Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts and being named an Officer of the Order of Canada. He is also a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.


