Maillol, Aristide (1861-1944)
Creator details
- Name
- Maillol, Aristide (1861-1944)
- Nationality
- French
- Biography
- Aristide Maillol was a French sculptor, painter, and printmaker born on December 8, 1861, in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France. He studied painting at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris but later turned to sculpture. Maillol's work was influenced by the classical Greek and Roman art, and he is known for his simplified, rounded forms that convey a sense of calm and serenity. He was also a prolific painter and printmaker, creating works that were often inspired by his sculptures. Maillol's sculptures can be found in museums and public spaces around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the Tuileries Gardens in Paris. He died on September 27, 1944, in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France, at the age of 82.
