Henri Jean Guillaume Martin was born in 1860 in Toulouse, France. His art can be classified as Neo-Impressionism. Numerous styles were influenced by him, such as symbolism and primitivism. He studied at the art academy of Toulouse. His teacher there was Jules Joseph Garipuy, once a student of Eugène Delacroix. His studies were followed by many years in Paris, where he was apprenticed to the famous history painter Jean-Paul Laurens. Classical and historical themes dominated his work at that time. The intensive studies paid off, because only a few years later one of Henri Martin's paintings received an award at the art exhibition "Salon de Paris.
A study trip to Italy prompted him to develop his own painting style to the full. The architecture of the south fascinated him, as well as the way in which different light conditions affect the landscape. He found further inspiration in the paintings of Giotto and Massaccio. He liked to experiment without imitating. Pointillism aroused his interest, although Martin was more known for painting in parallel, short strokes. Martin's paintings are characterized by intense contrasting colors and yet embody an unobtrusive delicacy. Mediterranean natural landscapes, quiet forests, blooming spring gardens, romantic arbours, church buildings, but also mythical and biblical depictions are part of his extensive repertoire. Among his works are also some self-portraits.
In 1886 he was allowed to exhibit a collection of his paintings in the Salon de Paris. He was awarded the gold medal for one of his paintings. Exhibitions in other galleries followed, as well as major commissions for renowned institutions. Thus he was commissioned to create large-scale murals for the Paris City Hall and the Capitol in Toulouse, which was his strength. Other artists belonged to his circle of acquaintances, and he was friends with the sculptor and draughtsman Auguste Rodin.
In the course of his life Henri Martin gained great respect, which almost overwhelmed him, as he was rather a shy, introverted contemporary. At some point he left Paris for good and spent a quiet existence in the seclusion of his home near Cahor in the scenic region of Occitania. Inspired by the nature that surrounded him, he created further paintings, which are among his best works. He died in 1943 at the age of 83.
Henri Jean Guillaume Martin was born in 1860 in Toulouse, France. His art can be classified as Neo-Impressionism. Numerous styles were influenced by him, such as symbolism and primitivism. He studied at the art academy of Toulouse. His teacher there was Jules Joseph Garipuy, once a student of Eugène Delacroix. His studies were followed by many years in Paris, where he was apprenticed to the famous history painter Jean-Paul Laurens. Classical and historical themes dominated his work at that time. The intensive studies paid off, because only a few years later one of Henri Martin's paintings received an award at the art exhibition "Salon de Paris.
A study trip to Italy prompted him to develop his own painting style to the full. The architecture of the south fascinated him, as well as the way in which different light conditions affect the landscape. He found further inspiration in the paintings of Giotto and Massaccio. He liked to experiment without imitating. Pointillism aroused his interest, although Martin was more known for painting in parallel, short strokes. Martin's paintings are characterized by intense contrasting colors and yet embody an unobtrusive delicacy. Mediterranean natural landscapes, quiet forests, blooming spring gardens, romantic arbours, church buildings, but also mythical and biblical depictions are part of his extensive repertoire. Among his works are also some self-portraits.
In 1886 he was allowed to exhibit a collection of his paintings in the Salon de Paris. He was awarded the gold medal for one of his paintings. Exhibitions in other galleries followed, as well as major commissions for renowned institutions. Thus he was commissioned to create large-scale murals for the Paris City Hall and the Capitol in Toulouse, which was his strength. Other artists belonged to his circle of acquaintances, and he was friends with the sculptor and draughtsman Auguste Rodin.
In the course of his life Henri Martin gained great respect, which almost overwhelmed him, as he was rather a shy, introverted contemporary. At some point he left Paris for good and spent a quiet existence in the seclusion of his home near Cahor in the scenic region of Occitania. Inspired by the nature that surrounded him, he created further paintings, which are among his best works. He died in 1943 at the age of 83.
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