André COTTAVOZ (1922–2012) French painter and sculptor, André Cottavoz is a major figure of the "Groupe de Savoie," a movement associated with the young figurative painting of post-war France. Born in Saint-Marcellin in 1922, he studied at the Beaux-Arts in Lyon alongside Fusaro, Truphémus, Charron, and other artists who would mark the Lyon art scene. Cottavoz developed a vigorous, textured painting style early on, characterized by a thick paste, worked with a knife, giving his compositions an almost sculptural relief. His work is deeply connected to reality: landscapes, urban scenes, still lifes, flowers, and workshops, always treated with colorful energy and vibrant light. His powerful style, sometimes described as "modern baroque," sets him apart in 20th-century figurative painting. From the 1970s, he expanded his exploration to bronze sculpture, finding the same expressiveness through modeling. A recipient of the Fénéon Prize (1953), he exhibited from the 1950s in Paris, Europe, and Japan, where his work met with great success. Several French museums hold his works, including the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris and the Musée de Saint-Étienne. André Cottavoz passed away in 2012, leaving behind an abundant body of work sought after by collectors. Recommended Products Provided by TRes Belle Peinture André COTTAVOZ Oil on Cardboard 1960 Expressionist Art XX See the product TRes Belle Peinture Oil on Cardboard 1960 Portrait of a Man Expressionist Art See the product Type: Oil Country of Origin: France Genre: Expressionism Theme: Landscape