Maurice de Vlaminck

Maurice de Vlaminck was a French painter born on April 4, 1876, in Paris, and he passed away on October 11, 1958, in Rueil-la-Gadelière. He was a prominent figure in the Post-Impressionist movement and is best known for his association with Fauvism, alongside artists such as André Derain and Henri Matisse. Vlaminck's work is characterized by its bold use of color and expressive brushwork, which contributed significantly to the development of modern art in the early 20th century. A self-taught artist, he initially pursued a career in cycling and music before dedicating himself to painting. His early works were influenced by Vincent van Gogh, and he later adopted a more subdued palette and style. Throughout his career, Vlaminck remained committed to capturing the emotional intensity of the landscape and human experience.