Paul Lucien Maze (1887–1979) was an Anglo-French painter celebrated as “the last of the Post-Impressionists.” Known for his masterful use of oils, watercolours, and especially pastels, his work ranged from French maritime views and New York cityscapes to evocative depictions of the English countryside. Maze became particularly noted for his quintessentially English subjects, from Henley Regatta and Cowes Week to Trooping the Colour and racing at Goodwood.
Born in Le Havre into an artistic circle that included Monet, Pissarro and Dufy, Maze developed his craft under their early influence before settling in England, where he became a naturalised citizen in 1920. His service in the First World War brought him into contact with Winston Churchill, with whom he forged a lifelong friendship, later becoming Churchill’s artistic mentor.
After the war, Maze gained international recognition as a pastellist, exhibiting widely in London, Paris, and New York. In 1953 he was appointed Official Painter of Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation, further cementing his reputation. His works now reside in major institutions including Tate, the Fitzwilliam Museum, and Glasgow Art Gallery, as well as in the Royal Collection. Maze died in 1979 at his home in West Sussex, still painting into his nineties. Bridgeman Images is proud to represent the Estate of Paul Maze for image licensing.
