Charles Cottet
1863
- 1925
French Post-Impressionist Painter
Movement : Post-impressionism, Symbolism
Charles Cottet, born on July 12, 1863, in Le Puy-en-Velay, and died on September 20, 1925, in Paris, was a French painter known for his dark, evocative painting of rural Brittany and seascapes. Cottet studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and under Puvis de Chavannes and Roll, while also attending the Académie Julian. His works are celebrated for their detailed and atmospheric depictions of the Breton landscape and its inhabitants, reflecting his deep connection to the region and its people. Cottet's career was marked by his ability to capture the essence of rural life with a unique and powerful visual language, making him a significant figure in French Post-Impressionism.
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