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

Edgar Plans (1977)
Edgar Plans
1977
Enrique Simonet Lombardo (1866 - 1927)
Enrique Simonet Lombardo
1866 - 1927
Ramon Surinyac (1974)
Ramon Surinyac
1974
Luisa Ignacia Roldán (1652 - 1706)
Luisa Ignacia Roldán
1652 - 1706
Eva Navarro (1967)
Eva Navarro
1967
Juan Genoves (1930 - 2020)
Juan Genoves
1930 - 2020
Erwin Bechtold (1925 - 2022)
Erwin Bechtold
1925 - 2022
Vicente Juan Masip (1507 - 1579)
Vicente Juan Masip
1507 - 1579
Manolo Valdés (1942)
Manolo Valdés
1942
Joan Brossa i Cuervo (1919 - 1998)
Joan Brossa i Cuervo
1919 - 1998
Felipe Orlando (1911 - 2001)
Felipe Orlando
1911 - 2001
Juan de Mesa (1583 - 1627)
Juan de Mesa
1583 - 1627
Deva Sand (1968)
Deva Sand
1968
Kristian Kreković (1901 - 1985)
Kristian Kreković
1901 - 1985
Cristina BanBan (1987)
Cristina BanBan
1987
Pedro Flores Garcia (1897 - 1967)
Pedro Flores Garcia
1897 - 1967

Creators Cubism

Alexei Ilyich Bashlakov (1936 - 1980)
Alexei Ilyich Bashlakov
1936 - 1980
Adolf de Haer (1892 - 1945)
Adolf de Haer
1892 - 1945
Jakub Julian Ziolkowski (1980)
Jakub Julian Ziolkowski
1980
Marthe Donas (1885 - 1967)
Marthe Donas
1885 - 1967
Youla Chapoval (1919 - 1951)
Youla Chapoval
1919 - 1951
Shakir Hassan Al Said (1925 - 2004)
Shakir Hassan Al Said
1925 - 2004
Otto Morach (1887 - 1973)
Otto Morach
1887 - 1973
Gino Severini (1883 - 1966)
Gino Severini
1883 - 1966
Vadim Georgievich Meller (1884 - 1962)
Vadim Georgievich Meller
1884 - 1962
Albert Paris Gütersloh (1887 - 1973)
Albert Paris Gütersloh
1887 - 1973
Heinrich Steinhagen (1880 - 1948)
Heinrich Steinhagen
1880 - 1948
Henri Hayden (1883 - 1970)
Henri Hayden
1883 - 1970
Jean Messagier (1920 - 1999)
Jean Messagier
1920 - 1999
Auguste Chabaud (1882 - 1955)
Auguste Chabaud
1882 - 1955
Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973)
Pablo Picasso
1881 - 1973
KlausKlaus Jürgen-Fischer (1930 - 2017)
KlausKlaus Jürgen-Fischer
1930 - 2017