ARTIST

Paul Sérusier

Paul Sérusier, a pioneer of abstract art, famously painted "The Talisman" under Paul Gauguin's guidance, inspiring the avant-garde Nabis movement.

ABOUT

Born in Paris in 1864, Paul Sérusier was a pivotal figure in the late 19th and early 20th-century art world, pushing the boundaries of traditional painting. He began his artistic journey at the Académie Julian, where he later served as a monitor. His career took a decisive turn in the summer of 1888 when he traveled to Pont-Aven and joined the vibrant artist colony centered around Paul Gauguin. It was there, under Gauguin's close supervision, that Sérusier created a groundbr…

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NOTABLE WORKS
Breton Girl 1885 · Art Institute of Chicago Le Talisman, l'Aven au Bois d'Amour 1888 · Musée d'Orsay La Barrière fleurie, Le Pouldu 1889 · Musée d'Orsay Small Landscape with Seaweed Fishermen 1889 · Städel Museum Portrait of Paul Ranson in Nabi costume 1890 · Musée d'Orsay La Lutte bretonne 1890 · Musée d'Orsay
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