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The 100 Most Famous Maurice de Vlaminck Paintings, Each One of a Kind

Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 222 works by Maurice de Vlaminck in our catalogue

In short

Houses at Chatou is the Maurice de Vlaminck painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. After it, the eye goes to Portrait of Derain (1905) and Thatched Cottages at the Roadside. Among the 222 works of Maurice de Vlaminck in our catalog, these 100 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.

1876 – 1958, Paris Fauvism Most works: Statens Museum For Kunst
Houses at Chatou by Maurice de Vlaminck1. Houses at Chatou Portrait of Derain (1905) by Maurice de Vlaminck2. Portrait of Derain 1905 Thatched Cottages at the Roadside by Maurice de Vlaminck3. Thatched Cottages at the Roadside

Top 10 paintings by Maurice de Vlaminck, through the gallery's eye

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Houses at Chatou by Maurice de Vlaminck

Houses at Chatou

Oil On Canvas · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

The scene depicts a collection of houses situated within a countryside landscape. Several buildings occupy the middle ground, including one larger structure that dominates the central area. These houses are surrounded by dense clusters of trees. Two dogs are positioned within the frame; one is located near the center of the composition, while the other is situated toward the right side. The landscape is rendered with thick, visible brushstrokes that…

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Portrait of Derain (1905) by Maurice de Vlaminck

Portrait of Derain

1905 · Oil On Canvas

is a work by Maurice de Vlaminck, executed in 1905. The painting emerged during a period of significant stylistic transition in the Parisian art world, a time when the artist was establishing himself as a principal figure in the Fauve movement.

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Thatched Cottages at the Roadside by Maurice de Vlaminck

Thatched Cottages at the Roadside

Oil On Canvas

To stand before Maurice de Vlaminck's Thatched Cottages at the Roadside is to be instantly enveloped by the raw, untamed energy of early twentieth-century modernism. This painting is not merely a depiction of rural life; it is an emotional resonance captured in pigment. De Vlaminck, a pivotal voice within the revolutionary Fauve movement, eschewed the muted palettes of tradition for a glorious, almost visceral outpouring of color. The scene unfolds…

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Bougival (1905) by Maurice de Vlaminck

Bougival

1905

Introduction to the Artist and the Fauve Movement Maurice de Vlaminck, a French painter, was one of the principal figures in the Fauve movement, a group of modern artists who from 1904 to 1908 were united in their use of intense color. Along with André Derain and Henri Matisse, Vlaminck played a significant role in shaping the movement's unique style and vision. The Painting Bougival The painting Bougival, created by…

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Man Smoking a Pipe (1900) by Maurice de Vlaminck

Man Smoking a Pipe

1900 · Oil

The gaze of a man meets the viewer in Man Smoking a Pipe, a work that captures a singular, quiet moment of contemplation. Painted by Maurice de Vlaminck, this piece emerges from a period of intense creative discovery. It is a notable early work for the artist, appearing at a time when his unique vision was first beginning to take shape on the canvas. The subject sits centered, his presence…

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Southampton (1911) by Maurice de Vlaminck

Southampton

1911 · Oil On Canvas

The harbor at Southampton is captured in a moment of stillness, where the heavy presence of docked vessels defines the composition. Two prominent sailboats dominate the foreground and midground, their masts cutting vertical lines against the horizon. A smaller craft rests further back, while the silhouettes of figures and a distant building anchor the scene to the docks. The atmosphere suggests the quietude of a harbor at rest, a fleeting…

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Portrait of a Woman by Maurice de Vlaminck

Portrait of a Woman

Oil On Canvas

In this "Portrait of a Woman," Maurice de Vlaminck presents us with a figure that feels immediate and deeply personal. The subject is a woman captured from the chest up, dressed in a red coat and wearing a hat. A necklace rests against her, adding a subtle detail to her attire. She looks directly at us, yet her expression remains somewhat enigmatic, carrying a hint of melancholy that lingers in…

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The Chatou Bridge (1907) by Maurice de Vlaminck

The Chatou Bridge

1907 · Oil On Canvas

We find ourselves before The Chatou Bridge, a work executed by Maurice de Vlaminck in 1907. This particular piece captures a quiet waterfront scene, focusing on the intersection of land and water along the riverbank. It is a moment frozen in time, where the landscape becomes the primary subject of the artist's attention.

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Banks of the Seine to Carrières-sur-Seine (1906) by Maurice de Vlaminck

Banks of the Seine to Carrières-sur-Seine

1906 · Oil

In "Banks of the Seine to Carrières-sur-Seine" by Maurice de Vlaminck, we find ourselves positioned along the banks of the Seine river in France. The composition is anchored by a tree in the foreground, distinguished by its striking red branches. This element provides a sharp, immediate presence that directs the eye toward the water. The river itself is the central focus, capturing the quiet essence of the Seine's landscape. Two…

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The Girl from Rat Mort (1906) by Maurice de Vlaminck

The Girl from Rat Mort

1906 · Oil

The Girl from Rat Mort is a painting by Maurice de Vlaminck. Created about 1906, the work emerged from the early creative years of the artist. Maurice de Vlaminck was born in Paris, France, in 1876 and remained a presence in the art world until his death in 1958.

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Maurice de Vlaminck's famous paintings, numbers 11 to 100

11The Road (1958) by Maurice de VlaminckThe Road1958 12Marly-le-Roi (1906) by Maurice de VlaminckMarly-le-Roi1906 13The Bridge at Chatou (1906) by Maurice de VlaminckThe Bridge at Chatou1906 14Bridge at Chatou by Maurice de VlaminckBridge at Chatou 15The Seine at Chatou (1921) by Maurice de VlaminckThe Seine at Chatou1921 16At the Bar by Maurice de VlaminckAt the Bar 17Bouju Father (1900) by Maurice de VlaminckBouju Father1900 18Head of a Woman (1906) by Maurice de VlaminckHead of a Woman1906 19Self-Portrait (1912) by Maurice de VlaminckSelf-Portrait1912 · Minneapolis Institute of Art 20Restaurant de la Machine at Bougival by Maurice de VlaminckRestaurant de la Machine at Bougival 21Autumn Landscape (1905) by Maurice de VlaminckAutumn Landscape1905 22Village Seen through Trees (1914) by Maurice de VlaminckVillage Seen through Trees1914 · Statens Museum For Kunst 23The Oise at Sergy by Maurice de VlaminckThe Oise at Sergy 24Portrait of Madeleine by Maurice de VlaminckPortrait of Madeleine 25Village by Maurice de VlaminckVillageArt Institute of Chicago 26Paysage de Valmondois, ca 191, Museum of Fine Arts, by Maurice de VlaminckPaysage de Valmondois, ca 191, Museum of Fine Arts, 27Tugboat on the Seine, Chatou by Maurice de VlaminckTugboat on the Seine, Chatou 28The gardener by Maurice de VlaminckThe gardener 29Banks of the Seine at Chatou by Maurice de VlaminckBanks of the Seine at Chatou 30River Landscape (1913) by Maurice de VlaminckRiver Landscape1913 · Statens Museum For Kunst 31Flowers, Symphony in Colors by Maurice de VlaminckFlowers, Symphony in Colors 32The River by Maurice de VlaminckThe River 33The Harvest by Maurice de VlaminckThe Harvest 34Trees by Maurice de VlaminckTrees 35The hills at Rueil, Musee d'Orsay, Paris by Maurice de VlaminckThe hills at Rueil, Musee d'Orsay, Paris 36The red trees by Maurice de VlaminckThe red trees 37The Bar by Maurice de VlaminckThe Bar 38Allainville Under the Snow by Maurice de VlaminckAllainville Under the Snow 39The harvest in the storm (1946) by Maurice de VlaminckThe harvest in the storm1946 40The barge (1905) by Maurice de VlaminckThe barge1905 41Barges in Chatou (1905) by Maurice de VlaminckBarges in Chatou1905 42Grand nue au divan (Reclining nude), Museum o (1905) by Maurice de VlaminckGrand nue au divan (Reclining nude), Museum o1905 43Sailboats at Chatou (1905) by Maurice de VlaminckSailboats at Chatou1905 44The Girl at Rat Mort (1905) by Maurice de VlaminckThe Girl at Rat Mort1905 45The Weighing-Place at Longchamps (1905) by Maurice de VlaminckThe Weighing-Place at Longchamps1905 46The London Bridge by Maurice de VlaminckThe London Bridge 47Lithography for the devil by Raymond Radiguet by Maurice de VlaminckLithography for the devil by Raymond Radiguet 48Tugs by Maurice de VlaminckTugs 49Us, Place by Maurice de VlaminckUs, Place 50Three figures (the brothel) by Maurice de VlaminckThree figures (the brothel) 51The harbor at Martigues by Maurice de VlaminckThe harbor at Martigues 52Teen is Styling by Maurice de VlaminckTeen is Styling 53The Bathers by Maurice de VlaminckThe Bathers 54Landscape by Maurice de VlaminckLandscape 55Stormy Landscape by Maurice de VlaminckStormy Landscape 56The chestnut in Chatou by Maurice de VlaminckThe chestnut in Chatou 57Head of a Woman by Maurice de VlaminckHead of a Woman 58Woman with a Hat by Maurice de VlaminckWoman with a Hat 59Tower Bridge (1911) by Maurice de VlaminckTower Bridge1911 60The Table (Still Life with Almonds) (1907) by Maurice de VlaminckThe Table (Still Life with Almonds)1907 61Still Life with Fruit (1908) by Maurice de VlaminckStill Life with Fruit1908 62Saint-Cloud (1910) by Maurice de VlaminckSaint-Cloud1910 63Still Life with Knife (1910) by Maurice de VlaminckStill Life with Knife1910 64Apple Still Life (1906) by Maurice de VlaminckApple Still Life1906 65Flowers (1909) by Maurice de VlaminckFlowers1909 66Sails to Chatou (1906) by Maurice de VlaminckSails to Chatou1906 67The bridge of the railway at Chatou (1908) by Maurice de VlaminckThe bridge of the railway at Chatou1908 68Potatoe Pickers (1907) by Maurice de VlaminckPotatoe Pickers1907 69Still life, cubist forms (1910) by Maurice de VlaminckStill life, cubist forms1910 70The boat wash (1906) by Maurice de VlaminckThe boat wash1906 71Woman in a Straw Hat (1906) by Maurice de VlaminckWoman in a Straw Hat1906 72Still Life Copper Goblets (1910) by Maurice de VlaminckStill Life Copper Goblets1910 73The circus, Galerie Beyeler, Basel (1906) by Maurice de VlaminckThe circus, Galerie Beyeler, Basel1906 74Chatou (1907) by Maurice de VlaminckChatou1907 75Still life, ca Musee d'Orsay, Par (1910) by Maurice de VlaminckStill life, ca Musee d'Orsay, Par1910 76The Bridge (1910) by Maurice de VlaminckThe Bridge1910 77Landscape with Red Trees Chatou (1907) by Maurice de VlaminckLandscape with Red Trees Chatou1907 78The Bridge at Chatou (1907) by Maurice de VlaminckThe Bridge at Chatou1907 79Wines, Liquors (1910) by Maurice de VlaminckWines, Liquors1910 80Woman With a Dog (1906) by Maurice de VlaminckWoman With a Dog1906 81Bouquet of Flowers (1913) by Maurice de VlaminckBouquet of Flowers1913 · Statens Museum For Kunst 82Saint-Michel (1913) by Maurice de VlaminckSaint-Michel1913 83Houses in Martigues (1914) by Maurice de VlaminckHouses in Martigues1914 84The old port of Marseille, engraving (1913) by Maurice de VlaminckThe old port of Marseille, engraving1913 85Sails (1913) by Maurice de VlaminckSails1913 86The aqueduct (1914) by Maurice de VlaminckThe aqueduct1914 87Still Life 02 (1917) by Maurice de VlaminckStill Life 021917 88Vase of Flowers (1916) by Maurice de VlaminckVase of Flowers1916 89The valley of the Oise (1917) by Maurice de VlaminckThe valley of the Oise1917 90Still Life (1917) by Maurice de VlaminckStill Life1917 91Village on the River (1915) by Maurice de VlaminckVillage on the River1915 92The old port of Marseille (1913) by Maurice de VlaminckThe old port of Marseille1913 93Still Life with Lemons (1914) by Maurice de VlaminckStill Life with Lemons1914 94The Bridge at Chatou (1912) by Maurice de VlaminckThe Bridge at Chatou1912 95Courtyard in Auvers (1920) by Maurice de VlaminckCourtyard in Auvers1920 96Village (1918) by Maurice de VlaminckVillage1918 97Entrance to village (the road to Francheville) (1922) by Maurice de VlaminckEntrance to village (the road to Francheville)1922 98The basket of grapes (1920) by Maurice de VlaminckThe basket of grapes1920 99The Oise Sergy (1924) by Maurice de VlaminckThe Oise Sergy1924 100Bretoncelles (1925) by Maurice de VlaminckBretoncelles1925

Maurice de Vlaminck's famous paintings, period by period

Fauvist Period

1905 – 1914 · 8 works in this list
Houses at Chatou, Maurice de Vlaminck #1 Houses at Chatou Art Institute of Chicago Southampton (1911), Maurice de Vlaminck #6 Southampton 1911 Portrait of a Woman, Maurice de Vlaminck #7 Portrait of a Woman The Chatou Bridge (1907), Maurice de Vlaminck #8 The Chatou Bridge 1907 Banks of the Seine to Carrières-sur-Seine (1906), Maurice de Vlaminck #9 Banks of the Seine to Carrières-sur-Seine 1906

Mature Period

1905 – 1914 · 9 works in this list
Bougival (1905), Maurice de Vlaminck #4 Bougival 1905 Bridge at Chatou, Maurice de Vlaminck #14 Bridge at Chatou Allainville Under the Snow, Maurice de Vlaminck #38 Allainville Under the Snow Tugs, Maurice de Vlaminck #48 Tugs Landscape, Maurice de Vlaminck #54 Landscape

Early Modern

1906 – 1917 · 5 works in this list
Stormy Landscape, Maurice de Vlaminck #55 Stormy Landscape Tower Bridge (1911), Maurice de Vlaminck #59 Tower Bridge 1911 Apple Still Life (1906), Maurice de Vlaminck #64 Apple Still Life 1906 Saint-Michel (1913), Maurice de Vlaminck #82 Saint-Michel 1913 Still Life 02 (1917), Maurice de Vlaminck #87 Still Life 02 1917

The subjects that held Maurice de Vlaminck's eye

The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.

Landscape 8 works

Houses at Chatou, Maurice de Vlaminck #1 Houses at Chatou Art Institute of Chicago Bougival (1905), Maurice de Vlaminck #4 Bougival 1905 Bridge at Chatou, Maurice de Vlaminck #14 Bridge at Chatou The hills at Rueil, Musee d'Orsay, Paris, Maurice de Vlaminck #35 The hills at Rueil, Musee d'Orsay, Paris

Village 7 works

Village Seen through Trees (1914), Maurice de Vlaminck #22 Village Seen through Trees 1914 · Statens Museum For Kunst The Oise at Sergy, Maurice de Vlaminck #23 The Oise at Sergy Village, Maurice de Vlaminck #25 Village Art Institute of Chicago Village on the River (1915), Maurice de Vlaminck #91 Village on the River 1915

Clouds 7 works

The Bridge at Chatou (1906), Maurice de Vlaminck #13 The Bridge at Chatou 1906 River Landscape (1913), Maurice de Vlaminck #30 River Landscape 1913 · Statens Museum For Kunst Sailboats at Chatou (1905), Maurice de Vlaminck #43 Sailboats at Chatou 1905 The Bridge (1910), Maurice de Vlaminck #76 The Bridge 1910

Life 7 works

The Table (Still Life with Almonds) (1907), Maurice de Vlaminck #60 The Table (Still Life with Almonds) 1907 Still Life with Fruit (1908), Maurice de Vlaminck #61 Still Life with Fruit 1908 Still Life with Knife (1910), Maurice de Vlaminck #63 Still Life with Knife 1910 Still life, cubist forms (1910), Maurice de Vlaminck #69 Still life, cubist forms 1910

The museums that keep Maurice de Vlaminck's originals

The 3 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Maurice de Vlaminck Paintings from this list
Statens Museum For Kunst, CopenhagenStatens Museum For Kunst Copenhagen 3 Village Seen through Trees, River Landscape, Bouquet of Flowers
Art Institute of Chicago, ChicagoArt Institute of Chicago Chicago 2 Houses at Chatou, Village
Minneapolis Institute of Art, MinneapolisMinneapolis Institute of Art Minneapolis 1 Self-Portrait

Maurice de Vlaminck across the decades: one unique original for each

Works per decade

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Maurice de Vlaminck's paintings: questions for the gallery

What is the single most famous work of Maurice de Vlaminck?Reveal the answer

Houses at Chatou, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Portrait of Derain (1905) and Thatched Cottages at the Roadside come next.

Which ten paintings by Maurice de Vlaminck are the most famous?Reveal the answer

Houses at Chatou, Portrait of Derain, Thatched Cottages at the Roadside, Bougival, Man Smoking a Pipe, Southampton, Portrait of a Woman, The Chatou Bridge, Banks of the Seine to Carrières-sur-Seine and The Girl from Rat Mort. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.

How many works by Maurice de Vlaminck are known?Reveal the answer

Our catalog holds 222 works by Maurice de Vlaminck, dated from 1900 to 1958.

Where can the most famous Maurice de Vlaminck originals be seen?Reveal the answer

Mostly in Statens Museum For Kunst (Copenhagen), Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago) and Minneapolis Institute of Art (Minneapolis). The museum table above lists them all.

During which period did Maurice de Vlaminck create the best-known paintings?Reveal the answer

In 1900s: 31 of the 100 works on this page were made then, Portrait of Derain among them.

Which famous Maurice de Vlaminck painting is the earliest, and which the latest?Reveal the answer

On this page, the earliest is Man Smoking a Pipe (1900) and the latest The Road (1958).

What subjects did Maurice de Vlaminck favour?Reveal the answer

Landscape (8), Village (7) and Clouds (7), across the 100 works on this page.

What materials did Maurice de Vlaminck paint with most?Reveal the answer

Oil On Canvas, for 10 of the 100 works on this page.

Which movement does the work of Maurice de Vlaminck belong to?Reveal the answer

Fauvism, judging by the originals on this page.

What Maurice de Vlaminck originals can I see at the Statens Museum For Kunst?Reveal the answer

Village Seen through Trees, River Landscape and Bouquet of Flowers: the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen holds 3 of the works on this page.

Maurice de Vlaminck: a portrait of the artist

Early Life and Career

  • Born: April 4, 1876, Paris, France
  • Died: October 11, 1958
  • Maurice de Vlaminck was born in Paris to a Flemish father who taught violin and a mother from Lorraine who taught piano. This musical upbringing influenced his artistic sensibility.
  • He began painting relatively late in life, around the age of 20. Initially self-taught, he developed a passionate and instinctive approach to art.

The Fauvist Movement and Artistic Style

  • Vlaminck is considered a key figure in the Fauve movement (1904-1908), characterized by its intense use of color and simplified forms.
  • Alongside André Derain and Henri Matisse, he was part of this revolutionary group that challenged traditional artistic conventions.
  • His style is marked by:
    • Bold Color Choices: Vlaminck used vibrant, non-naturalistic colors to express emotion rather than represent reality accurately.
    • Energetic Brushwork: His paintings feature thick, visible brushstrokes that convey a sense of dynamism and spontaneity.
    • Simplified Forms: He often reduced objects and landscapes to their essential shapes, prioritizing expressive power over detailed representation.
  • Notable early works include "Sur le zinc" (At the Bar) and "L'homme à la pipe" (Man Smoking a Pipe), showcasing his distinctive style.

Influences and Artistic Development

Major Achievements and Historical Significance

  • Vlaminck’s participation in the Salon d'Automne exhibitions (particularly in 1905) helped to establish Fauvism as a significant force in modern art.
  • His paintings are celebrated for their raw energy, emotional intensity, and innovative use of color.
  • He played a crucial role in bridging the gap between Impressionism and Expressionism, paving the way for future artistic developments.
  • Vlaminck’s work continues to be admired for its unique blend of spontaneity, passion, and technical skill.

Legacy and Available Works

  • Today, Vlaminck's works are held in numerous museums and private collections worldwide.
  • His paintings, such as "Bougival" and "The Bridge at Chatou," remain highly sought after by art collectors.
  • OriginalUniqueArt offers a selection of his artworks for viewing and purchase, providing an opportunity to experience the vibrancy of his Fauvist style.
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