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

Francisco de Zurbarán (1598 - 1664)
Francisco de Zurbarán
1598 - 1664
Remedios Varo (1908 - 1963)
Remedios Varo
1908 - 1963
Andrea Belvedere (1652 - 1732)
Andrea Belvedere
1652 - 1732
Joaquín Sorolla (1863 - 1923)
Joaquín Sorolla
1863 - 1923
Sergey Ivanovich (Serge) Charchoune (1888 - 1975)
Sergey Ivanovich (Serge) Charchoune
1888 - 1975
Jose Leonardo (1601 - 1656)
Jose Leonardo
1601 - 1656
Juan Garcia Ripolles (1932)
Juan Garcia Ripolles
1932
Antonio de Pereda (1611 - 1678)
Antonio de Pereda
1611 - 1678
Manuel Garcia-Rodriguez (1863 - 1925)
Manuel Garcia-Rodriguez
1863 - 1925
Antoni Tàpies (1923 - 2012)
Antoni Tàpies
1923 - 2012
José Belizón Tocino (1930 - 1997)
José Belizón Tocino
1930 - 1997
Juan Carreno de Miranda (1614 - 1685)
Juan Carreno de Miranda
1614 - 1685
Alejandro Obregon (1920 - 1992)
Alejandro Obregon
1920 - 1992
Vicente Palmaroli (1834 - 1896)
Vicente Palmaroli
1834 - 1896
José del Castillo (1737 - 1793)
José del Castillo
1737 - 1793
Francisco Risi (1608 - 1685)
Francisco Risi
1608 - 1685

Creators Cubism

Charles Demuth (1883 - 1935)
Charles Demuth
1883 - 1935
Neith Nevelson (1946)
Neith Nevelson
1946
Hans Gustav Burkhardt (1904 - 1994)
Hans Gustav Burkhardt
1904 - 1994
Florence Henri (1893 - 1982)
Florence Henri
1893 - 1982
Maria Alexandrovna Lagorio (1893 - 1979)
Maria Alexandrovna Lagorio
1893 - 1979
Ivan Albertovich Puni (1894 - 1956)
Ivan Albertovich Puni
1894 - 1956
Romare Bearden (1911 - 1988)
Romare Bearden
1911 - 1988
Bimal Dasgupta (1917 - 1995)
Bimal Dasgupta
1917 - 1995
Bohumil Kubišta (1884 - 1918)
Bohumil Kubišta
1884 - 1918
Alexander Mohr (1892 - 1974)
Alexander Mohr
1892 - 1974
Roger de la Fresnaye (1885 - 1925)
Roger de la Fresnaye
1885 - 1925
William Roberts (1895 - 1980)
William Roberts
1895 - 1980
Edward Middleton Manigault (1887 - 1922)
Edward Middleton Manigault
1887 - 1922
Petar Dobrović (1890 - 1942)
Petar Dobrović
1890 - 1942
Jankel Adler (1895 - 1949)
Jankel Adler
1895 - 1949
Jean Hugo (1894 - 1984)
Jean Hugo
1894 - 1984
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