Jean Fautrier
1898–1964 · French · 3 artworks
InformelArt InformelTachismeExpressionismThick impastoTextural abstractionMonochromatic palettesUse of unconventional materialsLayered surfaces
artist bio
Jean Fautrier was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, known for his Informel style and his use of thick impasto. He is considered a key figure in post-World War II European art, particularly for his series of "Hostages" paintings.
related: Antoni Tapies
