Armand Guillaumin

Armand Guillaumin, a name as vibrant as his art, carved his niche in Impressionism with a bold, Post-Impressionistic twist. His style hinges on intense, almost fauvist color. Think landscapes bathed in fiery sunsets, fields ablaze with contrasting hues of purple and gold, and skies that throb with electric blues and greens.

Key characteristics:

• Vivid Palette: Unapologetically bold and non-naturalistic color choices.
• Expressive Brushwork: Looser and more assertive than typical Impressionism.
• Landscapes: Primarily focused on capturing the atmosphere and emotional impact of natural scenes.
• Transitionary Figure: Bridged Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, foreshadowing Fauvism.

Thematic elements: His works often depict idyllic countryside scenes, featuring:

• The Creuse region in France
• Rivers and seascapes
• Urban scenes of Paris

Tie his name to his style: Guillaumin was the "Guilder of Impressionism" (think of a "guilde" as a "guild" of artisans), taking the traditional style and enriching it with vibrant colours that guilded and ornamented nature with his strong, bright palette.