Henri Matisse is a famous French artist who influenced many 20th century painters. He was part of the short lived Fauvist art movement where he pushed colors to their extremes. Matisse went on to produce works which could be expressive, bold, colorful, decorative, simplified, and sometimes almost completely abstract. He produced paintings, collages, sculpture, murals, prints, … [Read more...] about Henri Matisse Quotes on Art
French Draftsmen
You've made it to our list of famous French draftsmen in the Art in France section of the ArtQuotes.net website. Here you will find notable working draftsmen and those from the history of French drawing. It includes all draftsmen or draughtsmen who create drawn works on paper using materials like pencil, charcoal, conté, graphite, pastels, crayon, pen and ink, paint markers, and more. To find other types of artist like painters or photographers return to the Art in France hub.
Famous French Draftsmen
- Pierre Bonnard - Art Quotes - Popular French painter, printmaker, illustrator and Post-Impressionist artist associated with the Les Nabis group.
- William-Adolphe Bouguereau - Art Quotes - Famous French realist painter known for his depictions of beautiful feminine women.
- Bernard Buffet - Art Quotes - French figurative painter known for his landscapes, still lifes, cityscapes and portraits.
- Jacques-Louis David - Art Quotes - French neoclassical painter of historical events, mythology and portraits.
- Edgar Degas - Art Quotes - Famous French Impressionist artist known for his skill as a draftsman, his dancers and interiors.
- Eugene Delacroix - Art Quotes - Notable French painter, printmaker and muralist associated with the Romantic art movement in France.
- Jean Dubuffet - Art Quotes - Famous French artist who promoted the Art Brut movement. Known for his paintings and sculpture.
- Henri Fantin-Latour - Art Quotes - Famous French realist painter known for his flower paintings and portraits.
- Jean-Léon Gérôme - Art Quotes - Famous French realist painter and sculptor of religious scenes, Greek mythology and Orientalism.
- Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres - Art Quotes - French neoclassical painter and draftsman known for his portraits.
- Henri Matisse - Art Quotes - Famous French master painter and sculptor of the 20th century.
- Camille Pissarro - Art Quotes - Notable French artist involved in the Impressionist art movement.
- Nicolas Poussin - Art Quotes - Notable French Baroque painter of religious scenes, mythology, and landscapes.
- Auguste Rodin - Art Quotes - Famous French sculptor known for great sculptures like The Thinker and The Kiss.
- Georges Rouault - Art Quotes
Famous French painter, watercolorist, draftsman, printmaker and religious artist known for his expressive clowns, prostitutes, religious figures and emotional portraits. - Georges Seurat - Art Quotes - Famous French pointillism artist associated with the Post-Impressionist art movement.
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - Art Quotes - Famous French Post-Impressionist painter, draftsman and printmaker known for his Moulin Rouge artworks.
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Edgar Degas Quotes on Art
Edgar Degas was a famous 19th century painter, draftsman and sculptor. He’s considered an Impressionist artist although he never thought of himself as one. Known for his wonderful draftsmanship, capturing movement and for his intimate interiors. He produced paintings, drawings, sculpture and prints. Famous Edgar Degas paintings or pastels include “A Cotton Office in New … [Read more...] about Edgar Degas Quotes on Art
Jean Dubuffet Quotes about Art
Jean Dubuffet was a famous 20th century painter and sculptor. He’s known for his raw and expressive outsider art and for promoting the Art Brut movement. He was a prolific artist who produced paintings, drawings, collages, sculpture, outdoor monuments and prints. Famous Jean Dubuffet paintings include “Il flûte sur la bosse”, “La belle encornée”, “Les commentaires”, “Le … [Read more...] about Jean Dubuffet Quotes about Art
Bernard Buffet Quotes about Art
Bernard Buffet was a popular 20th century figurative painter and draftsman. He's known for his bold and expressive still lifes, nudes, portraits and cityscapes. He was a prolific artist who produced paintings, drawings and prints. Famous Bernard Buffet paintings include "Tete de Clown", “Le sommeil d'après Courbet”, “Paravent aux nus”, “Nus : couple”, "Les sept péchés capitaux … [Read more...] about Bernard Buffet Quotes about Art