Québécois abstractionist Jean-Paul Riopelle was among the first Canadian artists to achieve international fame and recognition. He began a relationship with Abstract Expressionist Joan Mitchell that would last fifteen years and have enormous influence on his work. Though they had been separated for many years at the t.mes , when Mitchell passed away in 1992 of lung cancer, Riopelle ceased painting soon after. During his productive career, Riopelle explored a variety of approaches to abstraction, always experimenting with medium. 7 of his works highlight the Linework auction, now open for bidding.
