Robillard

Christian Robilliard (1936–2017) was a Lyon-based artist best known for his engravings, although he began his career as a painter. Trained in visual arts, he gradually turned to printmaking, finding in this medium a means to explore light, texture, and depth. He worked in various techniques, including intaglio and wood engraving, carefully incising metal or wood plates before inking and printing them. His compositions balance technical precision with graphic sensitivity, often reflecting a keen observation of natural and urban environments. Shown in numerous regional and national exhibitions, his works are part of public and private collections. Robilliard’s practice enriched the heritage of contemporary French printmaking, grounding his work in tradition while adding his distinctive artistic voice.