| (...) Yes, we will always hear them, because in the name of Paul Arène is added that of Fernand Siméon and that of Pierre Girieud de Riez, wonderful illustrator of Domnine.
A great painter, a glory of our Alps, Girieud, whose Sultane Indoue I went to see at the Salon d'Automne, a very beautiful work adding to the renown of our compatriot.
He is the only one to represent us at the Grand Palais, it suffices to prove that pen and brushes remain with the gavots in the tradition of fiery inspiration and the sunny idea. (....) |