Kees van Dongen was a Dutch-born painter who lived most of his life in France. He was a prominent member of the Fauvist movement, known for his vibrant colors and expressive style. Van Dongen moved to Paris in 1897, where he quickly made a name for himself in the art world. His work often includes portraits of women and scenes of Parisian nightlife. With his work, he was one of the most important Dutch representatives of fauvism (expressionist style). He died in 1968, but his influence remains visible in modern art.
- illustration: the artwork originally appeared in 1959 and as a poster variation in 1969 on the occasion of Van Dongen’s exhibition at Musée Cantini. Marcelle Léoni’s portrait was used in this official Mourlot print for the exhibition
- year: 1969
- quality: excellent
- signed: no
- sheet or frame size: 69.8 x 48.9 cm | 27.5 x 19.3 in (h x w)
