Bouché, René 1905-1963 (1905-1963)
Dates
- Existence: 1905-1963
Biography
René Bouché was born in Prague September 20, 1905. While in school, Bouché began drawing fashion illustrations for French Vogue, and would continue to do so for most of his life. Bouché is best known for his portraits. Truman Capote, Jean Cocteau, Mrs. William Paley, Lady Astor, and the Duchess of Windsor all sat for him. In addition to painting, Bouché designed stage sets. Bouché passed away in 1963 at the age of 57.
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Untitled (Figure in fur trimmed coat and matching fur hat), circa 1960, 1978, circa 1960
Figure in earth-toned fur trimmed coat and matching fur hat; Color: charcoal and watercolor; Signed
Untitled (Figure in fur trimmed coat), circa 1960, 1978, circa 1960
Figure in earth-toned fur trimmed coat; Color: charcoal and watercolor; Signed
Untitled (Figure in gray coat with matching fur hat and collar), circa 1960s, 2003, circa 1960s
Figure in gray coat with matching fur hat and collar, washy background; Color: charcoal and watercolor; Signed lower right
Untitled (Figure in green coat with tote bag), circa 1960, 1978, circa 1960
Figure in green coat with tote bag; Color: charcoal and watercolor; Signed
Untitled (Figure in tan raincoat, holding umbrella and scarf), circa 1960s, 2003, circa 1960s
Figure in tan raincoat, holding umbrella and scarf; Color: brush and watercolor; Signed lower right
Untitled (Head in flowered hat), circa 1950, circa 1950
Head in flowered hat (framed); Black and white: brush and ink; Signed
Untitled (Head in large ruffled hat), circa 1960, 1978, circa 1960
Head in large ruffled hat; Black and white: charcoal; Signed
Untitled (Nude bust of woman), 1944, 1944
Nude bust of woman, inscribed "XLIV A Tatiana et Alex;" Black and white: brush and ink; Signed
Untitled (Seated figure in blue coat with yellow scarf), circa 1960, 1978, circa 1960
Seated figure in blue coat with yellow scarf; Color: brush, charcoal and watercolor; Signed
Untitled (Seated figure in red coat with matching muffler), circa 1960, 1978, circa 1960
Seated figure in red coat with matching muffler; Color: brush, charcoal and watercolor; Signed