Charles Camoin
Charles Camoin ( born September 23, 1879 in Marseille, † May 20, 1965 in Paris) was a French painter. He is assigned to the circle of the " Fauves ".
Life and work
Encouraged by his father, who was a decorator, go Camoin in 1896 to Paris, where he studied in the studio of Gustave Moreau, where he became friends with Albert Marquet. In search of motifs, he also visited Variétés and concert cafés of the capital. In 1902 he made the acquaintance of Cézanne, with whom he remains a long time in the correspondence.
Camoin, who joined the movement of the " Fauves ", is not necessarily convinced Fauvist, but his allegiance to the group gives him the opportunity to exhibit 1904-1907 annually at Berthe Weill. In 1905 he participates in the Salon d' Automne. In contrast to the rest of the " Fauves " Camoin is less inclined to the exaggeration of colors than the suggestive interpretation of coloring. As a result, he then assumes no avant-garde movement in some more.
As part of a war he leave in 1918, Renoir in Cagnes. This encounter has significant impact on his style. His painting is softer. 1958 there will be a retrospective exhibition of his works at the Galerie Bernheim. In 1962 he participates as the only survivor from the former studio Moreau at the opening of the exhibition Gustave Moreau and his students.
Works in museums
- Musée des Beaux -Arts, Marseille
- Musée National d' Art Moderne, Paris
- Musée des Beaux- Arts de Menton