Antoine Gadan - Artist Info

About Antoine Gadan

  • Biography

    Antoine Gadan was an Algerian artist who arrived in Algiers at the age of 27 in 1881. He lived on a farm near Bône (Annaba) and became known for his paintings of rural subjects, earning him the nickname "painter of grasses". Gadan's work is characterized by its poetry and sincerity. He was present at the Universal Exhibition of 1900 and received the Vermeil medal from Rochegrosse. Many of his works are now held in the museums of Fine Arts in Algiers and Constantine.

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