Michel Delacroix 
"Chauds Les Marrons"  (Hot Chestnuts) 
 
This item is: 
New 
Custom Framed in gold
Double Matted in white and black
Plate Signed Stone Lithograph
Published in the 1970s
Image Size: 24" x 28"
Frame Size: 26.5" x 22.5"
Subject: The artwork captures a bustling, snowy winter street scene in Paris, featuring the artist's characteristic colorful buildings, shops, and figures from a "poetic past"
About the Artist: Michel Delacroix (French, b. 1933)
Michel Delacroix is a world-renowned French painter and a master of the "Naïf" (Naive) or Primitive style. Born in Paris in 1933, Delacroix has dedicated his career to capturing the "poetic past" of his home city. His work is celebrated for its nostalgic, whimsical, and timeless depiction of Paris—specifically the city as it appeared during the 1940s, free of modern traffic and bustling with neighborhood charm.
 
Artistic Style & Influence
Delacroix’s work is characterized by a "quiet joy." He uses a rich, subtle palette and incredible attention to detail to bring historic Parisian street scenes to life. From snow-covered cobblestones to glowing shop windows and curling chimney smoke, his pieces evoke a sense of warmth and romantic longing for a bygone era.
 
Global Recognition & Prestige
Official Olympic Artist: Delacroix was commissioned by the International Olympic Committee to create the official art for the 1996 Atlanta Centennial School Games and the 1995 Special Olympics World Games.
Exhibitions: His work has been featured in over 300 solo exhibitions worldwide, spanning from Paris and London to Tokyo and New York.
Public Collections: His paintings and lithographs are held in permanent collections at prestigious institutions, including the Musée International d'Art Naïf and the Fondation Max Fourny in Paris.
 
Investment Value
As one of the most collected living artists in the world, Delacroix’s limited-edition stone lithographs and original paintings are highly sought after by collectors for their enduring appeal and the artist’s significant contribution to 20th-century French art.