Albert Dubois-Pillet
Albert Dubois-Pillet (1846–1890) was a French painter and army officer who became one of the earliest and most dedicated practitioners of the Pointillist technique. Born in Paris, he initially pursued a military career, rising to the rank of captain. Despite his profession, Dubois-Pillet was deeply passionate about painting. He was influenced by the Neo-Impressionist movement, particularly by Georges Seurat and Paul Signac, with whom he developed friendships. His work featured precise dabs of color, creating a luminous effect that aligned with the scientific principles of color theory prevalent in the Neo-Impressionist movement.
Dubois-Pillet was also a founding member of the Société des Artistes Indépendants, a group established to allow artists to exhibit their works without the constraints of academic juries. His dedication to both his military career and artistic endeavors was cut short when he tragically died from smallpox in 1890. Although less recognized than some of his contemporaries, Dubois-Pillet’s contributions helped solidify Pointillism as a revolutionary approach to color and form in modern painting.
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Full Name: Albert Dubois-Pillet
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Birth and Death: 1846–1890
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Profession: Painter and Army Officer
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Influences: Neo-Impressionism, Georges Seurat, Paul Signac
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Legacy: A pioneering Pointillist, his works are a key part of the Neo-Impressionist movement and are displayed in museums like the Musée d'Orsay.
