Jean Fautrier (1898 - 1964) - photo 1

Jean Fautrier

Jean Fautrier was a French painter and sculptor associated with the Art Informel and Tachisme movements. He initially studied architecture before turning to painting in the early 1920s.

Fautrier's early work was influenced by Cubism and Surrealism, but he eventually developed a more abstract style characterized by thick impasto and expressive brushwork. He often used unconventional materials, such as asphalt, sand, and tar, to create textured surfaces that conveyed a sense of materiality.

During World War II, Fautrier was active in the French Resistance and went into hiding to avoid arrest by the Nazis. His experiences during the war had a profound impact on his work, which became darker and more introspective. He began to create what he called "Hostage" paintings, which depicted anonymous faces and figures that were both haunting and vulnerable.

After the war, Fautrier continued to explore themes of violence, trauma, and decay in his art. He created a series of "Otages" (Hostages) sculptures that were made from casts of human limbs and torsos. These works were highly controversial and provoked strong reactions from critics and the public alike.

Fautrier's influence on the development of Art Informel and Tachisme was significant, and he is regarded as one of the key figures of the movement. His work is represented in many major museums and collections around the world, including the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Date and place of birt:16 may 1898, Paris, France
Date and place of death:21 july 1964, Châtenay-Malabry, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Engraver, Painter, Sculptor
Art school / group:New School of Paris
Genre:Portrait, Still life
Art style:Expressionism, Matterism, Post War Art, Tachisme, Informalism

Creators France

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Antoine Coypel (1661 - 1722)
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François Devosge (1732 - 1811)
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1732 - 1811
Edouard Lievre (1828 - 1886)
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1828 - 1886
Jean Louis Forain (1852 - 1931)
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John Levee (1924 - 2017)
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Jean Auguste Barre (1811 - 1896)
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François Lemoyne (1688 - 1737)
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1688 - 1737
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1871 - 1958
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1883 - 1955
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1848 - 1884

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Ludwig Wilding (1927 - 2010)
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Yolande Fièvre (1907 - 1983)
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Hugo Dietz (1930 - 1973)
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August Stimpfl (1924 - 2010)
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Jaap Wagemaker (1906 - 1972)
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Martin Disler (1949 - 1996)
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Karl Dönselmann (1902 - 1984)
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Paul Klee (1879 - 1940)
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