Charles Cottet

1863 - 1925

Essentials

  • Art period: 19th Century
  • Movements: post-impressionism
  • Lifespan: 62 years
  • Typical colors:
    • phthalo green
    • gray
  • Nationality: France
  • Top 3 works:
    • Box at the Opera-Comique
    • In the land of the sea. Pain
    • Self-Portrait
  • Best occasions: mood
  • Vibe: dramatic

early life and education

charles cottet, a renowned french painter, was born on july 12, 1863, in le puy-en-velay, and passed away on september 20, 1925, in paris. he studied at the école des beaux-arts under puvis de chavannes and roll, and also attended the académie julian, where he was part of the les nabis school of painting.

artistic style and influences

cottet's artistic style is characterized by dark, evocative paintings of rural brittany and seascapes. he led a school of painters known as the bande noire or "nubians" group, which was influenced by the realism and dark colors of courbet. his work is also associated with the picturesque seaside symbolism of the pont-aven school.

notable works and exhibitions

some of cottet's notable works include:

museums and collections

cottet's paintings can be found in many museums worldwide, including:

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references

  • [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/charles_cottet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/charles_cottet)
  • christian brinton. charles cottet: painter of brittany (pdf). in harper's magazine, december 1910.

Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
Charles Cottet was primarily known for his paintings of which region?
Question 2:
Which artistic group is Charles Cottet most closely associated with?
Question 3:
What was a defining characteristic of Cottet's artistic style?
Question 4:
In which year did Charles Cottet pass away?
Question 5:
Which museum houses a significant collection of Cottet's works, including 'Au pays de la mer. Douleur'?

Questions & Answers

Where is Charles Cottet from?

France

When did Charles Cottet die?

1925

What occasions are Charles Cottet's works good for?

mood

What vibe do Charles Cottet's paintings give?

dramatic

What style did Charles Cottet paint in?

post-impressionism

How many of Charles Cottet's paintings are on ArtsDot.com?

34

What are the 3 top-ranked paintings by Charles Cottet on ArtsDot.com?

Box at the Opera-Comique, In the land of the sea. Pain, Self-Portrait

When and where was Charles Cottet born?

1863, Le Puy-en-Velay, France

Charles Cottet was primarily known for his paintings of which region?

Italy

Which artistic group is Charles Cottet most closely associated with?

Les Nabis