Léon Carré (1878 - 1942)
1878-06-23Granville, France1942-12-02Algiers, AlgeriaFrance
Léon Carré
Léon Georges Jean-Baptiste Carré was a French Orientalist painter and illustrator known for his contribution to the Fauvist movement.
Carré's style was characterized by bright colours and bold strokes. He sought to express his emotions and convey the essence of the subject through intense and unnatural colours. Carré's paintings often depicted landscapes, still lifes and portraits.
Léon Carré also experimented with other artistic movements such as Cubism and Post-Impressionism. This allowed him to develop a unique artistic language which combined elements of different currents.
Date and place of birt: | 23 june 1878, Granville, France |
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Date and place of death: | 2 december 1942, Algiers, Algeria |
Nationality: | France |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Illustrator, Painter |
Genre: | Landscape painting, Mythological painting |
Art style: | Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Modern art |