Bernard Buffet – Expressionism / Figuration Full name: Bernard Buffet Place of birth: Paris, France Artistic movement: Figurative Expressionism Artistic career
Buffet entered the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris at the age of 17. He quickly rose to fame thanks to his linear, dark, and dramatic style, influenced by German Expressionism and Picasso. Between the 1950s and 1970s, he focused on urban scenes, landscapes, clowns, and portraits, creating a melancholic and poetic universe. His signature black lines and austere compositions amplify the emotion and narrative power of his work. Major works
Clown series: An exploration of solitude and human fragility. Urban landscapes and still lifes: Combinations of geometric forms and a dark palette. The Painter and His Model: An introspective piece on the artistic process. Quote
"I paint what I feel, not what I see." "The only thing I know how to do is paint."
