Maurice de Vlaminck was a French artist born in Paris on April 4, 1876. He was born into a working class family of musicians, with his father Edmond Julien teaching the violin, and his mother Joséphine Caroline Grillet teaching piano. At the age of three he moved with his family to Le Vesinet, about 10 miles northwest of Paris where he lived with his grandmother.
By his late teens, Maurice had taken lessons from a local Parisian artist named Henri Rigalon and began painting while simultaneously playing music – all thanks to the help of his father, who had taught him to play the violin at a young age. Vlaminck went on to become recognized as one of the pioneer Fauvism painters in Europe and was noted for both his brash temperament and broad interests that included music, acting, racing cycling and novel writing. Additionally, he was self-taught artist who proudly shunned professional training – making him even more unique among artists.
What Is Maurice De Vlaminck Known For?
Maurice De Vlaminck is known for his fondness for bright colors, distilled forms, and simplified shapes in his work.
Vlaminck often painted landscapes and urban scenes, taking inspiration from everyday life. Vlaminck’s distinctive use of color helped set him apart from other artists of the period and was instrumental in defining the movement known as Fauvism.
Modern art historians have come to recognize the impact that Maurice de Vlaminck had on Fauvism and modern art in general. His works have been showcased in museums around the world, including New York’s Museum of Modern Art and Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum.
Who Was Maurice De Vlaminck Influenced By?
Maurice de Vlaminck was influenced by Henri Rigalon (whom he studied under until 1902) as well as Henri Matisse (whom he met in 1902 as well). Soon after, Vlaminck began collecting African masks and became friendly with Matisse’s friend Pablo Picasso. Vlaminck started painting the landscapes of Seine but struggled to make an impression until joining forces with several artists including Camille Pissarro in 1909.
During the 1910s, he visited several locations touching on southern France where he met Paul Cezanne, who is said by some to have sparked the start of Vlaminck’s foray into impressionism.
What Art Movement Is Maurice De Vlaminck Associated With?
Maurice de Vlaminck (1876–1958) is associated with the fauvism Art Movement. He was one of the three founders of the Fauve movement, along with Henri Matisse, and Andre Derain. The Fauve movement (or “wild beast” movement) refers to an early 20th-century modern painting style characterized by its improvised apparently wild brush strokes and intense colors.
List Of Maurice De Vlaminck Artwork
Vlaminck produced an expansive body of artwork during his lifetime. Some of his most famous pieces include:
“The Pool of London” (1906)
“The Town” (1908)
“Rychster Canal” (1909)
“Portrait of Tzara” (1920)
“Portrait von Sawara” (1920)
“Portrait de André Derain” (1923)
