Kees van Dongen
1877–1968 · Dutch-French · 21 artworks
FauvismExpressionismPost-ImpressionismOrientalismBold color palettesSimplified formsExaggerated featuresExpressive brushworkPortraiture
artist bio
Kees van Dongen was a Dutch-French painter who became a leading figure in the Fauvist movement. He is known for his vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, and portraits of fashionable women, capturing the spirit of early 20th-century Parisian life.
what you'll learn
Studying van Dongen's work allows students to explore the use of color to convey emotion and the simplification of form for expressive purposes. Students can also learn about portraiture and the representation of modern life in the early 20th century.
related: Henri Matisse, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emil Nolde
21 artworks
Dolly Sisters
1925
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Le Sphinx
1925
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Arletty
1931
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Paris La Nuit
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Woman with Cherries on Her Hat
1905
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A Woman's Portrait
1909
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The Commode
1910
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Mademoiselle Geneviève Vix Dans Le Rôle De Salomé
1920
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Trouville, la mer
1904
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l'Ecuyère
1920
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Portrait de Ms Jean McKelvie Sclater-Booth
1920
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Portrait of Suzy Solidor
1927
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Tangier, Morocco
1911
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Dans les Folies Bergères
1914
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Woman With Blue Hat
1912
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Woman before a mirror
1908
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Dimanche à la Plage
1900
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La Gitane (La Curieuse)
1911
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Femme avec cigarette
1908
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Woman with Blue Eyes
1908
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Portrait de Fernande Olivier
1905
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