Jean LAIR (1890-1964) Though he was born in Rennes, Jean Lair, who was my friend for thirty years, was a Marseillais in spirit. He was a man with a good family background and was considered as one of the most engaging personalities among the artists of his time. He frequented those of the famous Montparnasse before 1920, but he very soon became noticeable for his admiration for the Marseilles Bohemia. After he had installed himself in his Marseille studio, 25 Cours d'Estienne d'Orves, in the buildings of the former Arsenal des Galères, he still kept his other studio rue Campagne Première in Paris. ...
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Jean LAIR (1890-1964)
Though he was born in Rennes, Jean Lair, who was my friend for thirty years, was a Marseillais in spirit. He was a man with a good family background and was considered as one of the most engaging personalities among the artists of his time. He frequented those of the famous Montparnasse before 1920, but he very soon became noticeable for his admiration for the Marseilles Bohemia. After he had installed himself in his Marseille studio, 25 Cours d'Estienne d'Orves, in the buildings of the former Arsenal des Galères, he still kept his other studio rue Campagne Première in Paris. ...