Henri Martin
Henri Jean Guillaume Martin (1860–1943) was a French painter known for his pointillist landscapes and large-scale decorative works. Born in Toulouse, Martin studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and was influenced by the Symbolist and Neo-Impressionist movements. His early works were characterized by a symbolic, allegorical style, but he later turned towards landscape painting, particularly scenes of the French countryside, rendered with a pointillist technique.
Martin's later work was marked by a serene, meditative quality, often depicting idyllic rural settings bathed in shimmering light. He became a prominent figure in French art, receiving numerous official commissions for murals and decorations. His work is housed in several French museums, including the Musée d'Orsay and the Petit Palais in Paris.
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Full Name: Henri Jean Guillaume Martin
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Birth and Death: 1860–1943
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Profession: Painter
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Influences: Symbolism, Neo-Impressionism
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Legacy: Known for his pointillist landscapes and decorative works, Martin’s paintings are featured in French collections such as the Musée d'Orsay.