Suzanne Valadon

French painter and artist

Suzanne Valadon - French painter and artist
Born

September 23rd, 1865
159 years ago

Died

April 7th, 1938
86 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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An influential French painter, played a significant role in the Post-Impressionist movement. Initially a model for artists such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec, transitioned to painting and developed a distinctive style characterized by bold colors and expressive brushwork. Valadon became the first woman admitted to the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts and was known for her depictions of everyday life, particularly of women. Many of her works feature subjects taken from modern life, challenging traditional representations of female figures. Valadon’s work gained recognition during her lifetime and continued to influence artists in subsequent generations.

Created 'The Blue Room'

First woman member of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts

Produced numerous portraits of women

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