Georges Rouault (1871 - 1958)

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Georges Rouault

Georges Rouault was a French painter, printmaker and ceramicist whose profound works combined art and spirituality, making him a key figure in the contemporary art world. Born into a modest family in Paris during the turbulent times of the Paris Commune, Rouault's early exposure to art came through his grandfather's collection of lithographs by Honoré Daumier. His initial apprenticeship in a glazier's workshop had a profound influence on his artistic style, especially his work with stained glass, which later became a hallmark of his painting technique.

Rouault's career took a significant turn under the tutelage of Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau, who introduced him to avant-garde circles, leading Rouault into the Fauvist movement alongside Henri Matisse. However, Rouault's unique approach was characterized by a more instinctive and spontaneous style that was deeply influenced by Vincent van Gogh and which eventually led him to Expressionism. His works from this period, dealing with subjects such as courts, clowns, and prostitutes, served as a form of moral and social criticism, motivated by his deep Christian faith and concern for human nature. This period marked a significant evolution in Rouault's style; his paintings reflect a mixture of religious iconography and human suffering, demonstrating his mastery of conveying deeply emotional and spiritual stories.

One of Rouault's most notable contributions to art was his involvement in the scenography for Sergei Diaghilev's ballet The Prodigal Son and his famous series of paintings and prints such as Miserere. His later works are renowned for their explosive use of color and texture, highlighting his mastery of expressing the spiritual harmony and beauty of nature. The end of Rouault's career was marked by a gesture of humility and dedication to his craft: he destroyed a significant number of his unfinished works, feeling that he could not complete them to his satisfaction.

Rouault's legacy has been preserved through his impressive works in renowned museums and galleries around the world. His art continues to inspire and resonate with collectors, experts and lovers of art and antiques, serving as a testament to his enduring influence on the art world.

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Date and place of birt:27 may 1871, Paris, France
Date and place of death:13 february 1958, Paris, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Decorator, Glass painter, Graphic artist, Painter
Art school / group:Salon d'Automne
Genre:Allegory, Landscape painting, Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Expressionism, Post War Art, Fauvism

Creators France

Jean-Jacques Caffieri (1725 - 1792)
Jean-Jacques Caffieri
1725 - 1792
François-Joseph Luigi Loir (1845 - 1916)
François-Joseph Luigi Loir
1845 - 1916
Martin Carlin (1730 - 1785)
Martin Carlin
1730 - 1785
Sebastião Ribeiro Salgado (1944)
Sebastião Ribeiro Salgado
1944
Léon-Alexandre Delhomme (1841 - 1895)
Léon-Alexandre Delhomme
1841 - 1895
Janet Agnes Cumbrae Stewart (1883 - 1960)
Janet Agnes Cumbrae Stewart
1883 - 1960
Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon (1935 - 2009)
Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon
1935 - 2009
Albert Gleizes (1881 - 1953)
Albert Gleizes
1881 - 1953
Maurice Utrillo (1883 - 1955)
Maurice Utrillo
1883 - 1955
Pieter Rijsbraeck (1655 - 1729)
Pieter Rijsbraeck
1655 - 1729
Sarah Moon (1941)
Sarah Moon
1941
Louis-Léopold Boilly (1761 - 1845)
Louis-Léopold Boilly
1761 - 1845
Isaac Fuller (1606 - 1672)
Isaac Fuller
1606 - 1672
Guillaume Apollinaire (1880 - 1918)
Guillaume Apollinaire
1880 - 1918
Giuseppe Ceracchi (1751 - 1801)
Giuseppe Ceracchi
1751 - 1801
Maurice de Vlaminck (1876 - 1958)
Maurice de Vlaminck
1876 - 1958

Creators Expressionism

Hugo Scheele (1881 - 1960)
Hugo Scheele
1881 - 1960
Vladimir Dimitrov-Maystora (1882 - 1960)
Vladimir Dimitrov-Maystora
1882 - 1960
Heinz Mack (1931)
Heinz Mack
1931
KlausKlaus Jürgen-Fischer (1930 - 2017)
KlausKlaus Jürgen-Fischer
1930 - 2017
Tommaso Barbi (1944)
Tommaso Barbi
1944
Tatiana Fedorovna Linde (1893 - 1972)
Tatiana Fedorovna Linde
1893 - 1972
Stefan Moses (1928 - 2018)
Stefan Moses
1928 - 2018
Andreas Urteil (1933 - 1963)
Andreas Urteil
1933 - 1963
Max Unold (1885 - 1964)
Max Unold
1885 - 1964
Alfred Helberger (1871 - 1946)
Alfred Helberger
1871 - 1946
Jeane Flieser (1912 - 2007)
Jeane Flieser
1912 - 2007
Gaston Teuscher (1903 - 1986)
Gaston Teuscher
1903 - 1986
Paul Kayser (1869 - 1942)
Paul Kayser
1869 - 1942
Norman Saunders (1907 - 1989)
Norman Saunders
1907 - 1989
Göta Fogler (1919 - 1992)
Göta Fogler
1919 - 1992
Ettore Sottsass (1917 - 2007)
Ettore Sottsass
1917 - 2007