Master of Fauvism and the cut paper collage, Matisse was a major painter of the 20th century. Discover 10 things to know about Henri Matisse!

French Impressionism is a modern artistic movement that began in the late 1800s, developed by a small group of Parisian artists.

Famous French artists and painters include: Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Paul Cezanne, Henri Matisse, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin.

When famous Realism artists emerged in France after the French Revolution of 1848, they wanted to portray the common man as he was. They went against the idealized paintings of Neoclassical artists and the often overly dramatized paintings of Romantic artists. These two art movements had been dominant during the first half of the 19th century. It went hand in hand with the political situation at the time. #Artworks #paintings #Realism #Realismpaintings

Here's our guide to the work of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 10 paintings you must definitely know about.

woman with parasol, face filled in and unidentifiable, oil painting, dark impression, graceful painting, Claude Monet

Get to know the most famous French paintings that wowed the art world. From Cézanne to Delacroix, these are the paintings that are emblematic of France.

Learn about the most influential and famous French artists, and those making France their home. The best painters and sculptors any art lover will appreciate.

Gaston de Latouche 1854-1913 Frankrijk

Henri Matisse is a great French artist—he made such unique and exciting art. He continues to be one of the most famous artists that ever lived.