French figurative artist

French Figurative Artists - Since the 1960s

In France since the 1960s, even as abstract and avant-garde art became international trends, there has been a clear lineage of figurative painters who continued to depict the "tangible world."

In the early 20th century, avant-garde art, pioneered by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Piet Mondrian, and Joan Miró, eventually developed into abstract expression and formed a major trend in international art after the war. Furthermore, under the influence of contemporary art, primarily from America, art evolved in more conceptual and diverse directions.

However, even in such times, the tradition of figurative painting has consistently been upheld in France. Artists such as Bernard Buffet, André Brasilier, Bernard Cathelin, and Michel Henri have built unique worlds full of poetry and spirituality through themes such as figures, landscapes, and flowers.

Their works are not merely realistic; they can be seen as another expression of modernity that re-examines the essence of painting. Their expressions, which combine familiarity with profound artistry, continue to be loved by many people across ages and countries.

This collection introduces the rich charm of such French figurative paintings.

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