Kees van Dongen
Dutch painter (1877–1968)
Biography
Cornelis Theodorus Maria "Kees" van Dongen (26 January 1877 – 28 May 1968) was a Dutch-French painter who was one of the leading Fauves. Van Dongen's early work was influenced by the Hague School and symbolism and it evolved gradually into a rough pointillist style. From 1905 onwards – when he took part at the controversial 1905 Salon d'Automne exhibition – his style became more and more radical in its use of form and colour. The paintings he made in the period of 1905–1910 are considered by some to be his most important works. The themes of his work from that period are predominantly centered on the nightlife. He painted dancers, singers, masquerades, and theatre. Van Dongen gained a reputation for his sensuous – at times garish – portraits, especially of women.
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Career highlights
Notable works
- Stilleven met bloemen
- Avenue du Bois
Genres
- portrait
- animal art
- figure
- landscape painting
- nude
- cityscape
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Augusta PreitingerMarie-Claire Huguen
- Siblings
- Jean van Dongen
Awards & honours (2)
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
Quick answers about Kees van Dongen
- How old was Kees van Dongen?
- Kees van Dongen died on May 28, 1968 at the age of 91.
- When is Kees van Dongen's birthday?
- Kees van Dongen was born on January 26, 1877.
- Where was Kees van Dongen born?
- Kees van Dongen was born in Delfshaven.
- What is Kees van Dongen's zodiac sign?
- Kees van Dongen's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
- What is Kees van Dongen's nationality?
- Kees van Dongen is a citizen of Kingdom of the Netherlands, France.
- What does Kees van Dongen do?
- Kees van Dongen is known as painter, printmaker, sculptor, graphic artist.
- Who has Kees van Dongen been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Kees van Dongen's spouses include Augusta Preitinger, Marie-Claire Huguen.
