1886 - 1953

Základní informace

  • Also known as:
    • André Lucien Léon Foy
    • Andre Foy
  • Top-ranked work: Masks (Masques de clowns)
  • Died: 1953
  • Nationality: France
  • Art period: Modern
  • Works on this site: 1

The Versatile Hand of André Foy

André Foy was a French illustrator, painter, lithographer, filmmaker, draftsperson, and caricaturist. Born in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, France, he studied at the Académie Julian and the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Paris before beginning his career as a draftsman in 1906. His prolific output spanned various media, including contributions to publications such as Le Canard enchaîné, Fantasio, La Vie Parisienne, and Le Crapouillot. Beyond the printed page, he worked on film sets, including Paris qui dort, and designed sets and costumes for theatrical productions like La Mort de Souper and Angélique farce.

Artistic Themes and Exhibitions

Foy's work was characterized by a diverse range of subjects. In his paintings, he often focused on landscapes and still lifes, particularly featuring vases of flowers and masks. His portraits, sometimes drawn from the worlds of the cabaret and circus, could take on an expressionist quality through the use of caricature or grimace. He was an active participant in several significant Parisian art salons, including the Salon des indépendants, the Salon d'automne, and the Salon des Tuileries. Additionally, he served as an administrator for the Salon de l'Araignée and held vice-presidency roles for the Salon de l'imagerie.

Otázky a odpovědi

Je k dispozici 3D virtuální prohlídka děl umělce André Foy?

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Kolik děl umělce André Foy je možné si prohlédnout?

Na stránce Všechná umělecká díla si můžete prohlédnout 1 uměleckých děl děl autora André Foy.

Mohu si prohlédnout díla umělce André Foy podle použité techniky?

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Jak je kariéra umělce André Foy rozdělena do období?

Kronika umělce umělce André Foy je interaktivní časová osa ovládaná skrolováním, která představuje díla umělce v chronologickém pořadí, rozdělená do kapitol podle jednotlivých období jeho kariéry.

Rychlý kvíz

U každé otázky je pouze jedna správná odpověď.

Otázka 1:
In which French city did André Foy die in 1953?
Otázka 2:
Which institution did André Foy attend before beginning his career as a draftsman in 1906?
Otázka 3:
André Foy was a regular contributor to which satirical newspaper starting in 1916?
Otázka 4:
Which of these was a preferred theme in André Foy's paintings?
Otázka 5:
André Foy served as a vice-president for which salon founded in 1940?