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Cornelis Theodorus Maria "Kees" van Dongen (26 January 1877 – 28 May 1968) was a Dutch-French painter who was one of the leading Fauves. Van Dongen's early work was influenced by the Hague School and symbolism and it evolved gradually into a rough pointillist style.
Cornelis Theodorus Maria 'Kees' van Dongen (26 January 1877 – 28 May 1968) was a Dutch-French painter who was one of the leading Fauves. Van Dongen's early work was influenced by the Hague School and symbolism and it evolved gradually into a rough pointillist style.
- French, Dutch
- January 26, 1877
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- May 28, 1968
Learn about the life and work of Kees van Dongen, a pioneer of modern art who painted urban scenes, women, and celebrities with vibrant colors and gestural brushstrokes. Explore his biography, quotes, paintings, and movements and styles.
- Dutch-French
- January 26, 1877
- Delfshaven, Netherlands
- May 28, 1968
May 24, 2024 · Kees van Dongen (born Jan. 26, 1877, Delfshaven, Neth.—died May 28, 1968, Monte Carlo, Monaco) was a Dutch-born French painter and printmaker who was one of the leading Fauvists and was particularly renowned for his stylized, sensuously rendered portraits of women.
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Learn about the Dutch-French painter Kees van Dongen, a Fauvist known for his colorful portraits of women and celebrities. Explore his artworks, exhibitions, and auction prices on Artnet.
- Dutch/French
Aug 27, 2020 · Learn about Kees van Dongen, a French-born Dutch painter who was a leading figure of Fauvism. Explore his works, exhibitions, audio, and publications at MoMA.
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Born in 1877, the painter Kees van Dongen was a leading figure of the avantgarde. He is best known for his intense, sensual portraits of women rendered in almost Day-Glo colours.
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