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Sitting Man by Roger de la Fresnaye

Sitting Man

Roger de la Fresnaye · 1913

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DETAILS
Artist
Roger de la Fresnaye
Date
1913
Location
Musée National d'Art Moderne
Culture
France
ART MOVEMENTS
Orphism
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THE ARTIST

Roger de la Fresnaye

Roger de la Fresnaye was a French Cubist painter known for his decorative approach to the style and vibrant prismatic colors.

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