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Bernard Vercruyce

Auvers S/o, France
Artist (Painting, Drawing)
Born 1949

Bernard Vercruyce, a contemporary French artist, has become widely renowned for his exceptional talent in the realm of animal art, with a particular emphasis on his exquisite depictions of felines. His artistic journey began in earnest in 1971, marking the commencement of a prolific career in the art world. Bernard Vercruyce's masterpieces are celebrated not only for their aesthetic brilliance but also for their ability to evoke a deep connection with the animal kingdom.

The reach and impact of Vercruyce's art extend far beyond the canvas, as his work is featured in over thirty museums across France and beyond. Some notable institutions that house his creations include the National Museum of the Old Laval Castle, the Museum of Naïve Art of the Island of Vicq, the Museum St Denis Rheims, and the International Museum of Naïve Art Anatole Jakovsky in Nice, among others.

The global recognition of Bernard Vercruyce's talent is underscored by the presence of his works in museums in Landskrona, Sweden, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, and Gabrovo, Bulgaria, among many others. The diversity of the museums that showcase his art reflects the universal appeal and appreciation for Vercruyce's unique ability to capture the essence of animals, particularly felines, with grace, precision, and a profound understanding of their nature.

From the Museum of Landskrona in Sweden to the Katten-Kabinet in Amsterdam and the Foundation for the Museum of the Swiss Cat in Lausanne, Vercruyce's work has found a global audience, transcending borders and cultural boundaries.

Discover contemporary artworks by Bernard Vercruyce, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: contemporary french artists. Artistic domains: Painting, Drawing. Account type: Artist , member since 2005 (Country of origin France). Buy Bernard Vercruyce's latest works on Artmajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist Bernard Vercruyce. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.

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Painting titled "La famille de Marjo" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Watercolor
La famille de Marjo - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2000 by Bernard Vercruyce - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Cat, chat, chaton, forêt, végétation, jungle
"La famille de Marjo"

Watercolor | 19.7x19.7 in

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Drawing titled "La léchouille" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pastel
La léchouille - Drawing, 7.9x11.4 in ©2022 by Bernard Vercruyce - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Cat, Chatte léchant son chaton
"La léchouille"

Pastel on Paper | 7.9x11.4 in

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Drawing titled "Si Cupidon m'était…" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Si Cupidon m'était conté - Drawing ©2000 by Bernard Vercruyce - Figurative, figurative-594, Animal, Chat baillant
"Si Cupidon m'était conté"

Watercolor on Paper

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Drawing titled "Guili-guili" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pastel
Guili-guili - Drawing, 8.3x11.4 in ©2021 by Bernard Vercruyce - Animal, Chaton, Chaton sur le dos, Pirouette
"Guili-guili"

Pastel on Paper | 8.3x11.4 in

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Drawing titled "Le rollier" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pastel
Le rollier - Drawing, 7.9x5.9 in ©2019 by Bernard Vercruyce - Animal, Rollier, Etude de rollier, Dessin de rollier
"Le rollier"

Pastel on Paper | 7.9x5.9 in

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Drawing titled "Lynx" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pastel
Lynx - Drawing, 8.3x11.4 in ©2019 by Bernard Vercruyce - Animal, Lynx, Tête de lynx
"Lynx"

Pastel on Paper | 8.3x11.4 in

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Drawing titled "Le Beau" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pencil
Le Beau - Drawing, 11.4x8.3 in ©2021 by Bernard Vercruyce - Animal, Chien, Chien faisant le beau
"Le Beau"

Pencil on Paper | 11.4x8.3 in

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Drawing titled "Lapin bélier" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pencil
Lapin bélier - Drawing, 8.3x11.4 in ©2021 by Bernard Vercruyce - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Animal, Lapin bélier, Lapin aux longues oreilles, Lapin
"Lapin bélier"

Pencil on Paper | 8.3x11.4 in

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Painting titled "L'auberge  Van Gogh" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Oil
L'auberge Van Gogh - Painting ©2012 by Bernard Vercruyce - auberge Van Gogh
"L'auberge Van Gogh"

Oil

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Painting titled "Les trois petits co…" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Oil
Les trois petits coquins - Painting, 6.3x8.7 in ©2023 by Bernard Vercruyce - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Cat, Perroquet, Chaton
"Les trois petits coquins"

Oil on Canvas | 6.3x8.7 in

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Painting titled "Roulé-boulé" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Oil
Roulé-boulé - Painting, 6.3x8.7 in ©2022 by Bernard Vercruyce - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Cat, Chat, chaton, roulé-boulé, chaton s'amusant
"Roulé-boulé"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 6.3x8.7 in

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Painting titled "Le chat et le toucan" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Le chat et le toucan - Painting ©2000 by Bernard Vercruyce - Figurative, figurative-594, Animal, Toucan
"Le chat et le toucan"

Watercolor on Paper

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Drawing titled "L'ami Félix" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Watercolor
L'ami Félix - Drawing ©2021 by Bernard Vercruyce - Animal, Tigre, Dessin de tigre, Aquarelle de tigre
"L'ami Félix"

Watercolor on Paper

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Drawing titled "Aras" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pastel
Aras - Drawing ©2019 by Bernard Vercruyce - Animal, Ara
"Aras"

Pastel on Paper

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Drawing titled "Capucine l'élégante" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pastel
Capucine l'élégante - Drawing, 11.4x8.3 in ©2019 by Bernard Vercruyce - Animal, Chat Isabelle, Chat regardant, Chatte trois couleurs
"Capucine l'élégante"

Pastel on Paper | 11.4x8.3 in

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Drawing titled "Vénus au repos" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pencil
Vénus au repos - Drawing, 17.3x13.4 in ©2021 by Bernard Vercruyce - Animal, Chat dormant, Chat au repos
"Vénus au repos"

Pencil on Paper | 17.3x13.4 in

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Drawing titled "Après le bon repas" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pencil
Après le bon repas - Drawing, 11.4x8.3 in ©2015 by Bernard Vercruyce - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Animal, Chat se reposant
"Après le bon repas"

Pencil on Paper | 11.4x8.3 in

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Painting titled "Rencontre" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Oil
Rencontre - Painting ©2012 by Bernard Vercruyce - Chat
"Rencontre"

Oil

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Painting titled "Bibi et Fricotin" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Oil
Bibi et Fricotin - Painting, 6.3x8.7 in ©2023 by Bernard Vercruyce - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Chaton
"Bibi et Fricotin"

Oil on Canvas | 6.3x8.7 in

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Painting titled "A la découverte de…" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Oil
A la découverte de la vie - Painting, 6.3x8.7 in ©2022 by Bernard Vercruyce - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Cat, chaton, escargot, canard sauvage
"A la découverte de la vie"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 6.3x8.7 in

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Painting titled "Oréo" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Oil
Oréo - Painting, 18.1x15 in ©2021 by Bernard Vercruyce - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Animal, Chat noir et blanc
"Oréo"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 18.1x15 in

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Drawing titled "Mozart" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Mozart - Drawing ©2021 by Bernard Vercruyce - Animal, Etude de chat, Chat
"Mozart"

Watercolor on Paper

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Drawing titled "Etude pour "La chas…" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pastel
Etude pour "La chasse" - Drawing, 11.4x15.8 in ©2021 by Bernard Vercruyce - Animal, Guépard, Gazelle, Guépard chassant
"Etude pour "La chasse""

Pastel on Paper | 11.4x15.8 in

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Drawing titled "Maternité II" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pencil
Maternité II - Drawing, 11.4x8.3 in ©2019 by Bernard Vercruyce - Animal, Maternité, Chatte et chaton, Chaton, Allètement
"Maternité II"

Pencil on Paper | 11.4x8.3 in

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Drawing titled "Etude pour Noémie" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pencil
Etude pour Noémie - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2021 by Bernard Vercruyce - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Animal, Dessin d'une tête de chat, Dessin de chat
"Etude pour Noémie"

Pencil on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

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Drawing titled "La maman et son pet…" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pencil
La maman et son petit - Drawing, 11.4x8.3 in ©2019 by Bernard Vercruyce - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Animal, Chat, , Chatte et son chaton;, dessin de chat
"La maman et son petit"

Pencil on Paper | 11.4x8.3 in

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Painting titled "Un touriste à la ha…" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Oil
Un touriste à la halle aux grains - Painting ©2012 by Bernard Vercruyce - la halle aux grains
"Un touriste à la halle aux grains"

Oil

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Drawing titled "Le guêpier" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Le guêpier - Drawing, 8.3x11.4 in ©2023 by Bernard Vercruyce - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Cat, chat et guêpier, guêpier
"Le guêpier"

Watercolor on Paper | 8.3x11.4 in

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Painting titled "Guili-Guili 2" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Guili-Guili 2 - Painting, 6.3x8.7 in ©2020 by Bernard Vercruyce - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Cat
"Guili-Guili 2"

Painting on Canvas | 6.3x8.7 in

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Drawing titled "Etude de Léo" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pastel
Etude de Léo - Drawing, 8.3x11.4 in ©2021 by Bernard Vercruyce - Animal, Chat, Chat sur le dos, Chat jouant
"Etude de Léo"

Pastel on Paper | 8.3x11.4 in

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Drawing titled "Le Bengal" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Le Bengal - Drawing ©2021 by Bernard Vercruyce - Animal, Bengal, Etude de Bengal
"Le Bengal"

Watercolor on Paper

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Drawing titled "Basset Artésien" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Basset Artésien - Drawing, 11.8x15.8 in ©2021 by Bernard Vercruyce - Animal, Basset Artésien, dessin d'un Basset
"Basset Artésien"

Watercolor on Paper | 11.8x15.8 in

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Drawing titled "A la rencontre de l…" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pencil
A la rencontre de la vie - Drawing, 8.3x11.4 in ©2021 by Bernard Vercruyce - Animal, Chat, escargot, Chat découvrant un escargot
"A la rencontre de la vie"

Pencil on Paper | 8.3x11.4 in

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Drawing titled "Fanfan" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Pencil
Fanfan - Drawing, 3.9x5.9 in ©2021 by Bernard Vercruyce - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Animal, Abyssin, Dessin de chat, Dessin d'Abyssin
"Fanfan"

Pencil on Paper | 3.9x5.9 in

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Painting titled "L'Arctique" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Oil
L'Arctique - Painting, 39.4x39.4 in ©2021 by Bernard Vercruyce - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Animal, tag, glace, arctique, climat, extinction des animaux
"L'Arctique"

Oil on Linen Canvas | 39.4x39.4 in

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Painting titled "Le temps des cigogn…" by Bernard Vercruyce, Original Artwork, Oil
Le temps des cigognes - Painting ©2012 by Bernard Vercruyce - Cigogne
"Le temps des cigognes"

Oil

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