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List of the 1 Most Famous Paintings by André Mare
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 1 works by André Mare in our catalogue
Summary
The most widely known painting by André Mare is The Allies (1930), in the collection of the Carnavalet Museum, Paris. The catalogue documents 1 works by André Mare; the 1 entries below are the best known, listed in rank order with date, holding museum and description.
1885 – 1932, Argentan
Most works: Carnavalet Museum
André Mare: the 10 principal paintings
André Mare: holding museums
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by André Mare | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Carnavalet Museum |
Paris | 1 | The Allies |
André Mare: principal paintings by year
All dated works by André Mare listed on this page are from 1930; they are given below in rank order.
Works per year
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André Mare's paintings: reference questions
Which painting by André Mare is the most widely known?Display the answer
The Allies (1930).
What was the age of André Mare when The Allies was painted?Display the answer
45 years: André Mare was born in 1885 and The Allies is dated 1930.
How many works by André Mare are documented?Display the answer
The catalogue records 1 works by André Mare.
Which museums hold the best-known paintings of André Mare?Display the answer
Principally in Carnavalet Museum (Paris). The museum table above gives the full distribution.
André Mare: biographical notes
The Artistic Evolution of André Mare
Born in Argentan, France, André Mare was a painter and designer whose career spanned the transition from the early twentieth century into the Art Deco era. After studying at the School of Decorative Arts and the Académie Julian, he participated in the Salon d'Automne alongside figures such as Marcel Duchamp and Fernand Léger. His early work was noted for its elaborate and stylized floral patterns, specifically breaking away from traditional Art Nouveau models. In 1912, he contributed to the design of La Maison Cubiste, an architectural installation where he designed colorful wallpaper featuring stylized roses and floral motifs, as well as upholstery, furniture, and carpets.
During World War I, Mare served in the French Army and worked on military camouflage. He applied Cubist techniques to develop disruptive coloration, using juxtaposed bands of color to prevent the eye from recognizing shapes like gun barrels. His wartime experiences were captured in various works, including ink and watercolor sketches. Following the war, he became a leader in the Art Deco movement, co-founding the Compagnie des Arts Français. His designs for interiors, textiles, and furnishings were featured in the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris.
Legacy and Later Works
In his later years, Mare focused more exclusively on painting. His notable works include:
His signature style often incorporated stylized roses in garlands or bouquets. His artistic contributions were recognized when he was made a knight of the French Legion of Honour for his services to the decorative arts.