Maximilien Luce

Style: Post-Impressionism; Pointillism;

Place: Paris

Born: 1858

Death: 1941

Biography:

Early Life and Education

, a prolific French Neo-impressionist artist, was born on 13 March 1858 in Paris. His parents, of modest means, were Charles-Désiré Luce (1823–1888), a railway clerk, and Louise-Joséphine Dunas (1822–1878). The family lived in the Montparnasse, a working-class district of Paris.

Artistic Evolution

Luce's artistic journey began as an apprentice with wood-engraver Henri Théophile Hildebrand (1824–1897) in 1872. He later shifted his focus to painting, first as an Impressionist, then as a Pointillist, and finally returning to Impressionism. This evolution is evident in his works, such as The Tuileries in Paris (Pointillism,) and The Seine at Andelys (Pointillism,), which showcase his mastery of color and light.

Notable Works and Exhibitions

* On the Bank of the Seine at Poissy (1895), a radiant Pointillist painting, was praised by a New York Times critic as "a lyrical celebration of nature." * Luce exhibited in every show at Les Indépendants from 1887 until his death in 1941, including a thirty-year retrospective held in 1926. * He was elected vice president of the Société des Artistes Indépendants in 1909 and president in 1935.

Legacy and Museum Collections

Luce's works can be found in various museum collections, including the Musée d'Orsay, which houses an impressive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces. [https://Wikioo.org/@@/A@D3AQPR](Discover the Masterpieces of Musée France)

• Explore Luce's Pointillist technique in his painting, The banks of the Seine (Pointillism,), which showcases his unique style. [https://Wikioo.org/@@/8LT29U](Painting by 'Maximilien Luce' | Maximilien Luce:The banks of the Seine (Pointillism,)]
• Learn more about Luce's artistic evolution and his contributions to the Neo-impressionist movement. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximilien_Luce](Maximilien Luce - Wikipedia)
• Discover more masterpieces with Wikioo.org, which provides high-quality reproductions of Luce's works, including Le Pont-Neuf, Paris (Pointillism,). [https://Wikioo.org/@@/8LT26M](Painting by 'Maximilien Luce' | Maximilien Luce:Le Pont-Neuf, Paris (Pointillism,))