Birthdate: July 31, 1875
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Damville, Mesnils-sur-Iton, France
Died: June 9, 1963
Jacques Villon was a renowned French artist known for his significant contributions to various art movements such as fauvism, Cubism, and abstract impressionism. He began his artistic career in graphic media but later shifted his focus to drypoint techniques, developing a distinctive style characterized by rich, dark lines. Villon was instrumental in organizing the Salon d’Automne and the Section d’Or group exhibitions. His innovative approach to printmaking and the development of a graphic language for Cubism set him apart from his contemporaries like Picasso and Braque. Villon’s artwork gained international recognition, particularly in the United States, and continues to be celebrated in major museums and private collections worldwide.
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