André Cottavoz
Western style painter
André Cotabot is a French painter born in Saint-Marselin in southeastern France in 1922 and active until 2012. He is known for his unique matière and colors, and is regarded as one of the leading French painters of the 20th century.
Cotabo's Characteristics
Thickly painted, heavy matiere
Vivid and powerful colors
Floral, landscape, and still life motifs
Unique form and spatial expression
A unique style influenced by Impressionism and Fauve
Cotabo paints a variety of motifs, including landscapes, flowers, and still lifes, but his paintings of flowers are particularly popular.
Cotabo's works leave a strong impression on the viewer with their powerful colors and unique matière.
Cotabo is one of the leading French painters of the 20th century, and his works are still loved by many people around the world.
Cotabo's career
1939: Studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Lyon
1945: Exhibited in various exhibitions throughout France
1953: First solo exhibition in Paris
1960s: Gains international recognition
1980s: Solo exhibitions in Japan
2012: Died at the age of 89
