Printer: Mourlot

Dimensions: 77 x 52 cm

Condition: Very good 

Frame: Oak

Description: An original poster by Kees van Dongen depicting Brigitte Bardot, created for the exhibition "Painters as Witnesses of Their Time".

Artist: Kees Van Dongen (1877 - 1968)

Kees van Dongen (1877–1968) was one of the most celebrated and distinctive artists of the early twentieth century. Born in the Netherlands and later based in Paris, he became a leading figure of the Fauvist movement, renowned for his bold use of colour, expressive brushwork and striking portraits.

Van Dongen possessed an extraordinary ability to capture both the glamour and spirit of his subjects. His paintings are characterised by luminous colour, elegant compositions and a keen sensitivity to personality, qualities that made him one of the most sought-after portraitists of his generation. From fashionable Parisian society figures to dancers, musicians and members of the artistic avant-garde, his work radiates vitality, confidence and sophistication.

Throughout a career spanning more than six decades, Van Dongen exhibited alongside many of the pioneers of modern art and established an international reputation for his distinctive visual language. Today, his works are admired for their vibrancy, charm and enduring sense of modernity, securing his place as one of the most important and recognisable artists of the Fauvist movement.