French figurative artist

French Figurative Artists - Since the 1960s

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

In the early 20th century, avant-garde art pioneered by Pablo Picasso, Piet Mondrian, and Joan Miró eventually developed into abstract expression, forming a major international art movement after the war. Furthermore, influenced by contemporary art, primarily from America, art evolved in more conceptual and diverse directions.

However, even in such an era, the tradition of figurative painting has been consistently carried on in France. Artists such as Bernard Buffet, André Brasilier, Bernard Cathelin, and Michel Henry have created unique worlds filled with poetic sentiment and spirituality through subjects such as figures, landscapes, and flowers.

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

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