The Life and Art of Gabriel Deluc
Born in the Atlantic region of the Low Pyrenees, Gabriel Deluc manifested a strong talent for drawing and painting from childhood. His artistic journey began under the guidance of the painter Léon Bonnat, who entrusted him to the care of Philippe Jolyet. Deluc later studied in Bonnat's studio in Paris and was admitted as a student at the École des Beaux-Arts. During his time living in La Ruche, he frequented various artists, including Ossip Zadkine, Marc Chagall, and Alexander Altmann.
His professional exhibition history includes appearances at the Salon des artistes français and the Salon des Indépendants. Notable works include:
- Intimité (1906)
- The Shepherd of Goats (Le Chevrier) (1908)
- The Dance (or The Dance in the Sacred Wood) (1910)
- Portrait de M.lle H.C.
- Portrait de M.me V.
- Spring
- Portrait de Madame G.D.
Military Service and Final Works
Following the outbreak of war, Deluc enlisted in the French army, initially serving as a nurse. He was later promoted to sergeant and subsequently to sub-lieutenant. His final artistic contributions consisted of sketches taken live in the trenches and during offensives. He fell during a reconnaissance near Souain-Perthes-lès-Hurlus. His legacy is also noted in music, as Maurice Ravel dedicated the Forlane, from the suite Le Tombeau de Couperin, to him.
