Eugène Delacroix was a famous French painter, muralist and printmaker associated with the French Romantic art movement. He is best known for his large, dramatic scenes where color and movement were emphasized. Famous Eugène Delacroix artworks include “The Death of Sardanapalus", “Horse Frightened by a Storm”, "Liberty Leading the People", "Christ on the Sea of Galilee", "The … [Read more...] about Eugène Delacroix Quotes about Art
Art in France
All things Art & France live in this area of the ArtQuotes.net website. So famous French artists, painters, musicians, printmakers, sculptors and more. Who's your favorite French artist?
- French Artists - The list of French artists includes all types of notable artists.
- French Draftsmen - Find famous French draftsmen which includes artists known for their drawing expertise. Fine artists and commercials artists.
- French Painters - Directory of famous French painters who used oils, acrylics, watercolors, and other paint mediums.
- French Printmakers - Notable French print artists known for their printmaking, etchings, posters and other graphic works.
- French Sculptors - List of famous French sculptors and artists who worked in 3D.
We'll be adding to the French art section regularly. See other European countries listed on the Art Worldwide section.
Arthur Rimbaud Quotes
Arthur Rimbaud was a famous French poet. He is best known for his symbolist poetry that influenced many modern writers. Most of his greatest works were written in his adolescence. Famous Arthur Rimbaud poems and publications include “Les Étrennes des orphelins”, "Le rêve de Bismarck", "Les corbeaux", “Une Saison en Enfer”, "Rapport sur l'Ogadine", and "Illuminations". Mini … [Read more...] about Arthur Rimbaud Quotes
André Derain Quotes about Art
André Derain was a famous French painter and sculptor associated with the Fauve group of artists. Les Fauves is French for the wild beasts. He is best known for his brightly colored landscapes. Famous Andre Derain artworks include “Charing Cross Bridge", “Portrait of Matisse”, "The Pool of London", "Window on the Park", "The Turning Road", "Fishing Boats, Collioure", "Bridge … [Read more...] about André Derain Quotes about Art
Maurice de Vlaminck Quotes about Art
Maurice de Vlaminck was a famous French artist associated with the Fauve group of painters. Les Fauves is French for the wild beasts. He is best known for his bold brushwork and use of color in his landscapes and town views. Famous Maurice de Vlaminck artworks include “Restaurant de la Machine at Bougival", “Tugboat on the Seine, Chatou”, "Paysage de Banlieue", "Landscape near … [Read more...] about Maurice de Vlaminck Quotes about Art
Edouard Vuillard Quotes on Art
Édouard Vuillard was a famous French Post-Impressionist artist associated with the Les Nabis group of painters. He is best known for his paintings of interiors and for portraits of people in their homes. Famous Edouard Vuillard artworks include “The Seamstresses", “In the Waiting Room”, "Arthur Fontaine Reading", "Venus de Milo", "Morning in the Garden, Clos Cezanne", "The … [Read more...] about Edouard Vuillard Quotes on Art
Pierre Bonnard Quotes on Art
Pierre Bonnard was a famous French Post-Impressionist artist associated with the Les Nabis group of painters. He is best known for his interiors and female nudes in the bath. Famous Pierre Bonnard artworks include “Table Set in a Garden", “Woman with Cat”, "The Mimosa Workshop", "The Bowl of Milk", "The Terrace at Vernon", "Siesta", "Nude Against the Light", "Dining Room in the … [Read more...] about Pierre Bonnard Quotes on Art
Marcel Duchamp Quotes on Art
Marcel Duchamp was a famous French conceptual artist. He is best known for his readymade artworks like the urinal that he signed R. Mutt. and for abandoning art to play chess. Famous Marcel Duchamp artworks include “Fountain", “L.H.O.O.Q.”, "The Large Glass", "Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2", "Nude (Study), Sad Young Man on a Train", "Coffee Mill", "Bottle Rack", "Bicycle … [Read more...] about Marcel Duchamp Quotes on Art
Pierre-Auguste Renoir Quotes on Art
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a famous French painter. He is best known for his influential part in the Impressionist art movement of France and for his large feminine nude women. Famous Pierre-Auguste Renoir paintings include “Luncheon of the Boating Party", “Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette (Bal du moulin de la Galette)”, "The Theater Box", "The Swing (La Balançoire)", "Girls at … [Read more...] about Pierre-Auguste Renoir Quotes on Art
Claude Monet Quotes on Art
Claude Monet was a famous French painter. He is best known for being the father of the Impressionist art movement in France where he painted nature as he saw it. Famous Claude Monet paintings include “Impression, Sunrise", “Water Lilies”, "La Promenade", "Garden at Sainte-Adresse", "La Grenouillére", "Woman with a Parasol", "Poplars at the River Epte", "Rouen Cathedral at … [Read more...] about Claude Monet Quotes on Art
Paul Gauguin Quotes on Art
Paul Gauguin was a famous French Post-Impressionist painter and printmaker. He is best known for his paintings of the French Polynesian island of Tahiti where he painted the people and landscape. Famous Paul Gauguin paintings include “The Yellow Christ (Le Christ jaune)”, "Night Café at Arles, (Mme Ginoux)", “Young Girl with a Fan (Jeune fille à l'éventail)”, "Where Do We Come … [Read more...] about Paul Gauguin Quotes on Art