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Georges-Henri Rouault ( French: [ʒɔʁʒ ɑ̃ʁi ʁwo]; 27 May 1871, Paris – 13 February 1958, Paris) was a French painter, draughtsman, and printmaker, whose work is often associated with Fauvism and Expressionism .
Georges Henri Rouault (French: [ʒɔʁʒ ʁuo]; 27 May 1871, Paris – 13 February 1958) was a French painter, draughtsman, and printer, whose work is often associated with Fauvism and Expressionism .
Georges Rouault (born May 27, 1871, Paris, France—died February 13, 1958, Paris) was a French painter, printmaker, ceramicist, and maker of stained glass who, drawing inspiration from French medieval masters, united religious and secular traditions divorced since the Renaissance.
Georges Rouault's powerful and often-dark preferred painting motifs included depictions of clowns, prostitutes, and religious subjects.
Georges Rouault occupies a unique place amongst twentieth century artists. Although a contemporary of Cubism, Expressionism and Fauvism, he never formally associated himself with any of these movements. Often considered a religious painter, he was, above all else, independent.
Born during the bombardments at the time of the Paris Commune, Georges Rouault spent his childhood in the old working-class neighbourhood of Belleville. Son of a cabinet maker who was employed at the Pleyel piano factory as a wood finisher, he soon developed his own love of craftsmanship.
Georges Rouault was a French artist whose work melded Fauvism and Expressionism with its jewel-like tones and bold graphic lines. View Georges Rouault’s 8,160 artworks on artnet. Find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices.
Solitary artist | 1914-1930. Outbreak of the First World War. After the outbreak of war the family moved several times. The artist’s wife, Marthe, helped to support the family by giving piano lessons. Rest in peace dear soldier of the trenches. You no longer have to know where your fiancée is going.
Georges-Henri Rouault ( French: [ʒɔʁʒ ɑ̃ʁi ʁwo]; 27 May 1871, Paris – 13 February 1958, Paris) was a French painter, draughtsman, and printmaker, whose work is often associated with Fauvism and Expressionism.
Georges Henri Rouault was a French painter, draughtsman and print artist, whose work is often associated with Fauvism and Expressionism.
