Valtat, Louis (1869-1952)
Creator details
- Name
- Valtat, Louis (1869-1952)
- Nationality
- French
- Biography
- Louis Valtat was a French painter born in Dieppe in 1869. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and was influenced by the Impressionist movement. Valtat was a member of the Fauvist group, which included artists such as Henri Matisse and André Derain. He exhibited with the Fauves in 1905 and 1906, and his work was characterized by bold, bright colors and simplified forms. Valtat's subjects included landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. He also worked as a set designer for the theater. In the 1920s, Valtat moved away from Fauvism and began to experiment with more abstract forms. He continued to paint and exhibit throughout his life, and his work is represented in major museums around the world. Valtat died in Paris in 1952.
