Henri Le Fauconnier

Henri Le Fauconnier was a French Cubist painter who stirred controversy at the 1911 Salon des Indépendants with his avant-garde works.

ABOUT

Born Henri Victor Gabriel Le Fauconnier in Hesdin, France, in 1881, Le Fauconnier was a pivotal figure in the development of Cubism, particularly among the Montparnasse Cubists. He began his artistic journey in Paris in 1901, initially studying law before turning to painting at the studio of Jean-Paul Laurens and the Académie Julian. Early in his career, he embraced bold colors, aligning with artists like Henri Matisse, and exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants by 1904. Le…

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NOTABLE WORKS

Little Schoolgirl 1907 · Hermitage Museum Woman with Mirror 1909 · Kunstmuseum Den Haag Abundance 1910 · Kunstmuseum Den Haag Mountaineers Attacked by Bears 1910 · Q2148186 The Huntsman 1912 · Museum of Modern Art Still life with daisies 1907 · Jan Michiel Pieter Glerum collection

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INFLUENCES

Influenced by

Paul CézannePost-Impressionism Henri MatisseFauvism

Influenced

Wassily KandinskyAbstract Art, Expressionism