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Champagne Room Illustrations

Delphine Courtillot Paints Scenes That Look Out of A Mob Movie

— July 30, 2011 — Art & Design
Delphine Courtillot is a 39-year-old French illustrator who currently resides in Amsterdam, and has developed a strict aesthetic that blends paintings in dark rooms with an air of upscale elegance that creates an incongruent dangerous, yet alluring vibe.

Many of Delphine Courtillot's paintings look like they could be a scene from a mafia movie. Well-dressed subjects appear in dimly lit rooms, mired in discussion. Other images show a place that could be a classy hotel, a museum, or a private lounge, all three featuring a fair amount of seating space and old generic paintings on the walls featuring ducks and horses. Each painting draws the viewer into a story with no clear narrative. You feel the drab yet dignified aura of the rooms, the characters feel like upscale businessmen engaged in frank discussion, you are enveloped in the mystery of the grand setting and its inhabitants.

Delphine Courtillot's work has been exhibited in art museums all over the world, including Los Angeles, California, Paris, France, Bergen, Norway, and China.

Click through this collection of Delphine Courtillot's best work and get drawn into his world.
Trend Themes
1. Dark Room Aesthetics - Opportunity: Designers can explore the use of dark room aesthetics to create a mysterious and alluring atmosphere in various industries, such as hotels, lounges, and museums.
2. Incongruent Elegance - Opportunity: Brands can incorporate the concept of incongruent elegance, blending upscale elements with a touch of danger, to create captivating and unique experiences.
3. Narrative-driven Art - Opportunity: Artists and galleries can experiment with narrative-driven artwork that immerses viewers in intriguing stories, allowing them to interpret the narrative themselves.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Opportunity: Luxury hotels and lounges can adopt Delphine Courtillot's dark room aesthetics to provide guests with a mysterious and upscale experience.
2. Art Museums - Opportunity: Art museums can exhibit artwork that features incongruent elegance, captivating visitors with the blend of danger and elegance in the pieces.
3. Interior Design - Opportunity: Interior designers can draw inspiration from Delphine Courtillot's paintings to incorporate narrative-driven art into their designs, creating unique and engaging spaces.
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