María Gutiérrez Blanchard (1881 - 1932)

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María Gutiérrez Blanchard

María Blanchard (born María Gutiérrez-Cueto y Blanchard) was a Spanish painter, renowned for her distinctive approach to Cubism. Born in Santander in 1881, Blanchard's early life was marked by challenges, including a physical disability due to a congenital condition. Despite these obstacles, she pursued her passion for art, studying under notable teachers in Madrid before moving to Paris, where she immersed herself in the avant-garde scene. Blanchard's work was characterized by her innovative Cubist style, which she developed through interactions with prominent Cubist artists like Juan Gris. Her paintings, such as "The Lighthouse" and "Still Life with Red Lamp," exemplify her ability to blend geometric abstraction with expressive color and form.

Throughout her career, Blanchard faced personal and financial hardships, yet she continued to evolve artistically, exploring themes of melancholy and isolation. Her significant contributions to Cubism and modern art were recognized in her lifetime, with her works exhibited in major venues and collected by institutions. Blanchard's legacy as a pioneering female artist in the early 20th-century art world endures, with her paintings held in prestigious collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid​​​.

For art collectors and enthusiasts, Blanchard's work represents not only an important chapter in the history of Cubism but also the resilience and creativity of an artist who overcame significant personal challenges to leave a lasting mark on the world of art. To stay updated on exhibitions and sales related to María Blanchard's work, sign up for updates. This subscription ensures you're informed about new product sales and auction events dedicated to Blanchard's influential and captivating artwork.

Date and place of birt:6 march 1881, Santander, Spain
Date and place of death:5 april 1932, Paris, France
Nationality:Spain, France
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:School of Paris
Genre:Allegory, Portrait
Art style:Cubism

Creators Spain

Erwin Bechtold (1925 - 2022)
Erwin Bechtold
1925 - 2022
Lucio Marineo Siculo (1444 - 1533)
Lucio Marineo Siculo
1444 - 1533
Carlos Alonso Perez (1881 - 1914)
Carlos Alonso Perez
1881 - 1914
Jean Ranc (1674 - 1735)
Jean Ranc
1674 - 1735
Luis Melendez (1716 - 1780)
Luis Melendez
1716 - 1780
Francisco Jimeno (1858 - 1927)
Francisco Jimeno
1858 - 1927
Francisco Pradilla y Ortiz (1848 - 1921)
Francisco Pradilla y Ortiz
1848 - 1921
Francisco Farreras (1927 - 2021)
Francisco Farreras
1927 - 2021
Roman Ribera Sirera (1849 - 1935)
Roman Ribera Sirera
1849 - 1935
Lucas de Valdés (1661 - 1724)
Lucas de Valdés
1661 - 1724
Luis Jimenez Aranda (1845 - 1928)
Luis Jimenez Aranda
1845 - 1928
Javier Calleja (1971)
Javier Calleja
1971
Eberhard Schlotter (1921 - 2014)
Eberhard Schlotter
1921 - 2014
Lluis Cera (1967)
Lluis Cera
1967
Eduardo Arroyo (1937 - 2018)
Eduardo Arroyo
1937 - 2018
Antoni Tàpies (1923 - 2012)
Antoni Tàpies
1923 - 2012

Creators Cubism

Henri Victor Le Fauconnier (1881 - 1946)
Henri Victor Le Fauconnier
1881 - 1946
Alfred Pellan (1906 - 1988)
Alfred Pellan
1906 - 1988
André Masson (1896 - 1987)
André Masson
1896 - 1987
Nathan Isaiovych Altman (1889 - 1970)
Nathan Isaiovych Altman
1889 - 1970
Charlotte Wankel (1888 - 1969)
Charlotte Wankel
1888 - 1969
Alexei Ilyich Bashlakov (1936 - 1980)
Alexei Ilyich Bashlakov
1936 - 1980
Douglas Gorsline (1913 - 1985)
Douglas Gorsline
1913 - 1985
George-Daniel de Monfreid (1856 - 1929)
George-Daniel de Monfreid
1856 - 1929
Yervand Kochar (1899 - 1979)
Yervand Kochar
1899 - 1979
 Tobeen (1880 - 1938)
Tobeen
1880 - 1938
Hans Kaiser (1914 - 1982)
Hans Kaiser
1914 - 1982
 Gustave Franciscus de Smet (1877 - 1943)
Gustave Franciscus de Smet
1877 - 1943
Nadezhda Andreevna Udaltsova (1885 - 1961)
Nadezhda Andreevna Udaltsova
1885 - 1961
Nora McGuinness (1901 - 1988)
Nora McGuinness
1901 - 1988
Cestmir Kafka (1922 - 1988)
Cestmir Kafka
1922 - 1988
Romans Suta (1896 - 1944)
Romans Suta
1896 - 1944