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Emile Gauffriaud BIOGRAPHY
1877 - 1957. Known for: Landscape, coastal painting.
ÉMILE GAUFFRIAUD (1877 - 1957). Georges Émile Gauffriaud is a French painter, engraver, watercolourist and lithographer born in Brest in 1877. He was very successful during his lifetime as a regional... Read full biography
ÉMILE GAUFFRIAUD (1877 - 1957). Georges Émile Gauffriaud is a French painter, engraver, watercolourist and lithographer born in Brest in 1877. He was very successful during his lifetime as a regional artist. He is a well-known figure in the city of Brest. His tall figure, wide-brimmed hat and... Read full biography
ÉMILE GAUFFRIAUD (1877 - 1957). Georges Émile Gauffriaud is a French painter, engraver, watercolourist and lithographer born in Brest in 1877. He was very successful during his lifetime as a regional artist. He is a well-known figure in the city of Brest. His tall figure, wide-brimmed hat and lavaliered tie are part of the landscape, as he often painted outdoors. His wife and daughter marketed Gauffriaud's paintings in their art gallery in Le Pouliguen, which is remarkable for its art nouveau... Read full biography
ÉMILE GAUFFRIAUD (1877 - 1957). Georges Émile Gauffriaud is a French painter, engraver, watercolourist and lithographer born in Brest in 1877. He was very successful during his lifetime as a regional artist. He is a well-known figure in the city of Brest. His tall figure, wide-brimmed hat and lavaliered tie are part of the landscape, as he often painted outdoors. His wife and daughter marketed Gauffriaud's paintings in their art gallery in Le Pouliguen, which is remarkable for its art nouveau décor. Gauffriaud is not interested in pictorial research, he likes to restore atmospheres, a character, an atmosphere. The artist resolutely chose to paint his country, his sea and his boats. To his favourite subjects should be added a few... Read full biography
ÉMILE GAUFFRIAUD (1877 - 1957). Georges Émile Gauffriaud is a French painter, engraver, watercolourist and lithographer born in Brest in 1877. He was very successful during his lifetime as a regional artist. He is a well-known figure in the city of Brest. His tall figure, wide-brimmed hat and lavaliered tie are part of the landscape, as he often painted outdoors. His wife and daughter marketed Gauffriaud's paintings in their art gallery in Le Pouliguen, which is remarkable for its art nouveau décor. Gauffriaud is not interested in pictorial research, he likes to restore atmospheres, a character, an atmosphere. The artist resolutely chose to paint his country, his sea and his boats. To his favourite subjects should be added a few landscapes, Breton of course, but sometimes also from Limoges. He made several trips to the Côte d'Azur, from which he retur... Read full biography
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ÉMILE GAUFFRIAUD (1877 - 1957)
Georges Émile Gauffriaud is a French painter, engraver, watercolourist and lithographer born in Brest in 1877. He was very successful during his lifetime as a regional artist. He is a well-known figure in the city of Brest. His tall figure, wide-brimmed hat and lavaliered tie are part of the landscape, as he often painted outdoors.
His wife and daughter marketed Gauffriaud's paintings in their art gallery in Le Pouliguen, which is remarkable for its art nouveau décor. Gauffriaud is not interested in pictorial research, he likes to restore atmospheres, a character, an atmosphere. The artist resolutely chose to paint his country, his sea and his boats. To his favourite subjects...But wait, there's more...
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