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Biography

Achille-Émile Othon Friesz (6 February 1879 – 10 January 1949), better known as Othon Friesz, was a French painter known for his bold use of color and his role in the Fauvist movement. Born in Le Havre, France, in 1879, Friesz displayed an early aptitude for art and received training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under the guidance of Léon Bonnat.

Friesz was one of the founding members of the Fauvist movement, which emerged in Paris in the early 1900s. Fauvist paintings are characterized by their use of bright, non-naturalistic colors, their emphasis on expressive brushwork, and their departure from traditional forms of representation. Friesz's Fauvist paintings are infused with a sense of energy and vibrancy, and they often depict scenes of everyday life, such as people at work or leisure, in a bold and expressive manner.

After the Fauvist movement declined in the mid-1900s, Friesz's style evolved to become more subdued and traditional. However, he continued to paint throughout his life, and his later works are characterized by their use of muted colors, their focus on form and structure, and their exploration of different genres, including landscape, portraiture, and still life.

Friesz exhibited his work regularly at prestigious art institutions, including the Salon des Artistes Français, the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and the Salon d'Automne. His paintings were met with critical acclaim, praised for their technical virtuosity, their role in the Fauvist movement, and their contribution to French art history.

Othon Friesz's legacy is one of artistic excellence and enduring appeal. His paintings continue to captivate audiences with their beauty, their ability to convey emotion and energy, and their contribution to the understanding of Fauvist art and culture. He is considered to be one of the most significant French Fauvist painters of his generation.