The official recognition

The year 1937 marked a turning point in his career, as he gained official recognition as an artist. He was awarded two honorary diplomas and a gold medal at the Exposition Internationale des Arts et des Techniques in Paris, firmly establishing his reputation. Subsequently, he was named a Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur. In 1939, he met the gallerist Louis Carré, who secured exclusive rights to his work and organized numerous influential monographic exhibitions in both France and the United States.

In 1950, he was invited to the prestigious 25th Venice Biennale, which dedicated a room to showcase his art, underscoring his prominence in the art world. That same year, he received the Carnegie Medal at the Pittsburgh exhibition, further solidifying his status. The following year, the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris held a major retrospective of his work, celebrating his contributions to modern art.

Jacques Villon passed away on June 9, 1963, and he is interred in the family vault in Rouen, leaving behind a significant legacy.