Maurice de Vlaminck

Born in Paris in 1876 to musician parents, Maurice de Vlaminck initially pursued music, playing the violin and performing in bands. However, a pivotal meeting around 1900 with fellow aspiring artist André Derain on a train sparked a lifelong friendship and a shared artistic journey. They even rented a studio together, the Maison Levanneur, for a year. Vlaminck's early work, like "Houses at Chatou" (1905), showcased an exuberant application of paint and a vibrant use of color…