Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in a sailor’s shirt and a sc… Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in… — shown in a room setting Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in a sailor’s shirt and a sc… Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in a sailor’s shirt and a sc… Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in a sa… — artist's signature Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in a sailor’s sh… — edge view Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in a sailor’s shirt… — detail Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in a sailor’… — shown hanging
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Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in a sailor’s shirt and a sc…
Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in… — shown in a room setting
Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in a sailor’s shirt and a sc…
Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in a sailor’s shirt and a sc…
Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in a sa… — artist's signature
Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in a sailor’s sh… — edge view
Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in a sailor’s shirt… — detail
Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in a sailor’… — shown hanging
Painting by Tracey Samios 165 Artworks Sold

Puppet Artist

Oil, Canvas, Framed by Artist

43cm (W) x 53cm (H) x 4.5cm (D)

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Artwork Description

Bob is a French puppet who comes to life on the streets of Quimper in Brittany, France. Dressed in a sailor’s shirt and a scarf to keep out the chill, he greets children, lifts his quill, dips it into ink, and begins to paint. Time seems to pause, adults watch in quiet fascination, while the youngest stand wide-eyed and speechless. Some, gathering their courage, timidly wave back. Behind the strings is Raphaël Gromy, a puppeteer who delights in street performance.
Raphaël Gromy can be found at @rapheal_gromy and remuepoils.com
Please note this painting has been protected with a gloss varnish.

Artist Bio
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Tracey Samios 603 artworks | 133 Sold

Thank you for taking the time to explore my work!
I'm an artist based on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, where I create in a variety of styles and mediums. My practice is rooted in a love for vibrant colour and expressive form, spanning from quirky naïve art and linocut prints to abstract works, portraits, surrealism, and impressionism. I work primarily with acrylics, oils, and rich oil pastels, allowing each piece to come to life with its own unique energy and personality.

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Tracey's studio is in Melbourne, VIC.