Biography
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French modernist artist well known for his paintings ‘Woman with a Hat,’ ‘The Dance,’ and ‘Red Room.’ Along with Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp, he developed the use of plastic arts in the early 20th century.
He began painting at age 20 while recovering from appendicitis. He had two of his paintings purchased by the state after five of them were displayed at the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts salon in 1896.
His painting “Woman with a Hat” caused great controversy for its liberal use of color.
His father was highly disappointed by his decision to become an artist. He married Amelie Noellie Parayre in 1898, and the couple had two sons.
His artistic style was greatly influenced by that of Vincent van Gogh.
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Quotes
I don’t know whether I believe in God or not. I think, really, I’m some sort of Buddhist. But the essential thing is to put oneself in a frame of mind which is close to that of prayer.
An artist must never be a prisoner. Prisoner? An artist should never be a prisoner of himself, prisoner of style, prisoner of reputation, prisoner of success, etc.
With color one obtains an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft.
An artist must possess Nature. He must identify himself with her rhythm, by efforts that will prepare the mastery which will later enable him to express himself in his own language.
There is nothing more difficult for a truly creative painter than to paint a rose, because before he can do so he has first to forget all the roses that were ever painted.
