Also Known For : Sculptor
Birth Place : Banyuls-sur-Mer, Occitanie, France
Died On : September 27, 1944
Zodiac Sign : Sagittarius
Aristide Maillol Biography, Life, Interesting Facts
Aristide Maillol was French painter, printmaker and Catalan Sculptor born in France. He is remembered for his artistic monumental female nudes work.
Early life
Aristide Maillol was born on 8th December 1861 in Banyuls-Sur-Mer. From an early age, Maillol wanted to be a painter. In 1881, Maillol moved to Paris with the intention of studying art. Financial constraints made life difficult for him in Paris.
His application to join École des Beaux-Arts was accepted in 1885. Gauguin, Maillol's teacher encouraged him to pursue tapestry.
Career
Aristide Maillol later went on to open a tapestry workshop. His quality work gained a lot of fame and was recognized for bringing back artistry in France.
His first significant work was a seated woman, was completed in 1902. He later abandoned his job of making tapestry to concentrate on making small terracotta sculptures.
Personal life
On July 1896, Aristide Maillol got married to Clotilde Narcis, who worked in his workshop. They had one son, Lucian, together.
Death
Aristide Maillol's life was cut short after a car he was driving on skidded off the road rolling several times. He died on the spot at the age of 83.
Legacy
Aristide Maillol's work has been kept in Paris at Musée Maillol.
