Maxime Maufra
Maxime Maufra (1861–1918) was a French landscape and marine painter associated with the Pont-Aven School and the later Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements. Born in Nantes, Maufra initially worked in business before deciding to pursue painting full-time in his late 20s. He was influenced by the works of the Barbizon painters and met Paul Gauguin and Paul Sérusier during his time in Brittany, where he became associated with the Pont-Aven artists. Maufra’s work is characterized by its bold use of color, expressive brushstrokes, and a focus on the natural world, particularly seascapes and landscapes.
Maufra exhibited widely in Paris and was well regarded for his ability to capture the mood and energy of the French coastline. His work stands as a bridge between the earlier Barbizon naturalism and the more modernist tendencies of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. His paintings can be found in prominent collections, including the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Nantes.
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Full Name: Maxime Maufra
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Birth and Death: 1861–1918
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Profession: Painter
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Influences: Barbizon School, Pont-Aven School, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism
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Legacy: Known for his bold landscapes and seascapes, Maufra’s works are housed in institutions such as the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Nantes.
