PAGES «ARTICLES», «CONTACT» AND «YOUR OPINION» STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION
An unfairly back-shelved artist
Louis Tenars, author of a book on Pierre Feitu, portrays the “faun-faced” Breton sculptor as a cheerful, eloquent and refined individual with a zestful spirit. His life narrative is nothing short of extraordinary.
photo taken out from the book by LOUIS ténars
Study for a lying nude – Terra cotta, signed and dated (1927)
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THE AIM OF THIS WEBSITE IS TO EVOKE IN PICTURES THE ARTISTIC LIFE OF PIERRE FEITU AND DISPLAY A REPRESENTATIVE ARRAY OF HIS WORKS. THIS APPROACH, INTERSPERSED WITH PHOTOS AND TESTIMONIES, WISHES TO INTRODUCE AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE TO HIS CAREER AND MULTIFACETED TALENT.
Acknowledgements
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone whose active collaboration made this website project possible.
In particular, we sincerely thank:
– M. Joël Le Pape and Mme Laurence David for their contagious enthusiasm and profound admiration for Pierre Feitu and his work. We are especially thankful for their tireless research in unearthing documents, and their commitment to preserving the statues and other surviving pieces of his art.
Mme Sylviane Aymé and MM. Yannick Servel & Peter Johnson
Photo : Ouest – France ©
– Mme Sylviane Aymé, Chairperson of the Art Workshop of Mûr-de-Bretagne, who was instrumental in “uncovering” and bringing to light the sculptor’s remaining works. With the help of M. Peter Johnson, photographer, and M. Yannick Servel, sculptor, she brought them back into the spotlight. Had it not been for these three individuals, we would have still been unaware of the existence of these works and that they are on display in Mûr-de-Bretagne.
– Franck Feitu and Isabelle Bourelly née Feitu, great-nephew and great-niece of the sculptor, who patiently collected and compiled numerous documents and much information, without which we would know almost nothing about Pierre Feitu or his substantial body of work.
– Our English and Spanish speaking friends who reviewed and refined the website’s translations, choosing to remain anonymous out of modesty.
– The current landlord of the house where Pierre Feitu was born.
– We also express our sincere thanks to the Town Hall of Mûr-de-Bretagne and all those who have supported and continue to support the preservation of Pierre Feitu’s legacy.
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Texts: Isabelle Bourelly née Feitu (except where otherwise indicated).
The texts by Louis Ténars and Émile Chesneau are attributed to their respective authors whenever possible.
This site was created in 2025 by Yves Feitu, great-nephew of the sculptor, using WordPress, the website creation software. Our heartfelt thanks are also extended to Hugues for his invaluable help, without which this project would not have been realised.
English and Spanish translations by Yves Feitu.
Image rights are indicated in the alternative text wherever possible. We have not always been able to trace the origin of the photographs of the works shown. If you would like us to acknowledge that you hold the rights to any of these reproductions, or if you wish to have them removed from the site, please do not hesitate to let us know via the “Contact” page below.
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