Yvonne Canu
Yvonne Canu (1921–2008) was a French painter, considered part of Neo-Impressionism, who used the techniques of pointilism in her works.
Yvonne Canu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1921 |
| Died | 2008 |
| Nationality | French |
| Education | Ecole des Arts Decoratifs |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Neo-Impressionism |
She was born to French parents in Meknes in Morocco in 1921.[1]
She began her studies at the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, but they were interrupted by World War Two.[2]
She took lessons from Tsuguharu Foujita, and later attended the Academie de la Grand Chaumiere alongside Ossip Zadkine.
She exhibited her works throughout her lifetime, until her death in 2008.
References
- "Yvonne Canu, the Last of the Pointilists, exhibition biography by Artrust". Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- "Yvonne Canu - Artists - Beloosesky Gallery". www.beloosesky.com. Retrieved 2018-08-05.
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