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The 16 artworks by Othon Friesz our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 16 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Othon Friesz · 1879 – 1949

Drawings for ceramic plates

Museu do Caramulo, Caramulo

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 48 artworks by Othon Friesz
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Nature Morte

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Popularity: No. 2 of 48 artworks by Othon Friesz
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Seated Woman

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 48 artworks by Othon Friesz
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Flowers

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 48 artworks by Othon Friesz
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Port Of Toulon

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 48 artworks by Othon Friesz
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A Village Street

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Popularity: No. 6 of 48 artworks by Othon Friesz
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Bateau Et Coquillages

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Popularity: No. 7 of 48 artworks by Othon Friesz
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Baigneuses

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 48 artworks by Othon Friesz
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Construction Of Sheds At Istres

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Popularity: No. 9 of 48 artworks by Othon Friesz
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Port

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Popularity: No. 10 of 48 artworks by Othon Friesz
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A Still Life With Flowers In A Vase

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 48 artworks by Othon Friesz
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Landscape

Admire this evocative landscape by Émile Othon Friesz! A captivating Impressionistic painting featuring twisted trees & dramatic skies. Hand-painted reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 48 artworks by Othon Friesz
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The Jura

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Popularity: No. 13 of 48 artworks by Othon Friesz
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Landscape At Home

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 48 artworks by Othon Friesz
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Landscape -

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Popularity: No. 15 of 48 artworks by Othon Friesz
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Window On The Port Of Toulon

Discover "Window On The Port Of Toulon" by Émile Friesz – a captivating Post-Impressionist watercolor capturing French coastal life. Explore its atmospheric style & tranquil beauty.

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Popularity: No. 16 of 48 artworks by Othon Friesz
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The artist

Othon Friesz

1879 – 1949

Quick facts

Works on APS48
Art periodModern
Museums on APSMuseu do Caramulo
Typical colorsespresso
Born1879, Le Havre, France
Died1949
Top-ranked workDrawings for ceramic plates

Biography

Émile Othon Friesz: Life and Art

Early Life and Education

Achille-Émile Othon Friesz was born in Le Havre, France, in 1879. He came from a family with artistic inclinations; his father was a marine painter.
Friesz initially pursued studies in shipbuilding before dedicating himself to painting around the age of 20.
He received formal training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, studying under Gustave Moreau and Léon Bonnat.
During his time in Paris, he befriended other aspiring artists like Raoul Dufy, which would prove pivotal to his artistic development.

Fauvism and Early Career

Friesz became a key member of the Fauvist movement, alongside artists like Henri Matisse and André Derain. This group was known for its bold use of color and expressive brushwork.
His early works from this period, such as Paysage à la Ciotat (1907), demonstrate the Fauvist aesthetic – vibrant, non-naturalistic colors applied with energetic strokes.
He exhibited with the Salon d'Automne in 1905, the exhibition that famously launched the term “Fauves” (“wild beasts”) due to their radical style.

Artistic Development and Style

Around 1908-1909, Friesz began to move away from the intense colorism of Fauvism towards a more personal Post-Impressionist style.
His palette became softer, and his compositions more structured. He focused increasingly on landscapes, often depicting scenes in Normandy and along the French coast.
Les baigneuses des Andelys (1908) exemplifies this transition, showcasing a more balanced composition and nuanced color scheme.
He continued to paint figure paintings and still lifes throughout his career, but landscapes remained a central theme.

Major Works and Achievements

Le travail à l'automne (1907-1908): A large-scale painting showcasing his Fauvist period, depicting figures working in an autumnal landscape.
Roofs and cathedral in Rouen (1908): Demonstrates his exploration of urban landscapes and architectural subjects.
Paysage les jars (ca. 1920): A representative example of his later, more refined Post-Impressionist style.
Friesz exhibited widely throughout France and internationally during his lifetime.

Historical Significance and Legacy

Émile Othon Friesz played a significant role in the development of modern art, particularly through his involvement with Fauvism.
His later work demonstrates a successful transition from radical experimentation to a more contemplative and personal style.
He influenced a generation of painters, including Marthe Rakine, who was among his pupils.
Friesz’s paintings are held in major museum collections worldwide, including the Hermitage Museum (Saint Petersburg) and the Musée du Petit Palais (Geneva).
He died in Paris in 1949 and is buried in the Cimetière du Montparnasse.

Questions & Answers

Where is Othon Friesz from?

Othon Friesz was born in France.

Can I explore Othon Friesz's works by color spectrum?

Othon Friesz's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.

Can I explore Othon Friesz's works by subject?

The Subject Atlas of Othon Friesz is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026

Collector's quiz

Émile Othon Friesz is most closely associated with which early 20th-century art movement?
Where was Émile Othon Friesz born?
Later in his career, after his involvement with Fauvism, Friesz's style evolved towards what?
Which of the following is a recurring theme in Friesz's artwork?

one You choose the size

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