Georges Valmier

Georges Valmier was a French painter. His work encompassed the great movements in the modern history of painting, starting with Impressionism in his early years, then Cubism which he discovered when he was aroundyears old, and finally Abstractionism from 1921. He also designed sets and costumes for theater and ballet, and models for fabrics, carpets, and other objects. His oil paintings do not exceed 300 in number, since Valmier died prematurely at the age of 51. His paintings were the culmination of many preparatory drafts in gouaches, multiple versions of which are works in themselves and reflect his penchant for colors and remarkably inventive shapes. Valmier was also a musician, he performed the works of Debussy, Ravel, Faur, and Satie at major concerts and in churches, and had a decisive influence on the career of Andr Jolivet.

Georges Valmier was born in Angoulme onApril 1885. He moved with his family to Montmartre in 1890, and was brought up in an environment of love of the arts, including music and painting.

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