Yves Corbassière

1925 - 2020

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Yves Corbassière, born on May 16, 1925, in Montmartre, France, was a versatile French artist known for his talents in various artistic disciplines, including painting, sculpture, engraving, and lithography. His family background was rooted in industrial manufacturing; his grandfather, Auguste-Joseph Corbassière, had founded an earthenware company, while his father, Pierre Corbassière, expanded the business, operating factories in Sarreguemines and Paris.

During his childhood, Yves Corbassière developed a close friendship with the renowned pianist and polymath Boris Vian. This association likely had a significant influence on his artistic development. Corbassière also collaborated with the noted photographer Robert Doisneau, who provided him with images, including posters and postcards that depicted Corbassière behind the wheel of his Renault 6CV.

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