Maurice de Vlaminck was a French Fauvist painter working in bright, vivid hues characteristic of the movement’s style. As with Henri Matisse and André Derain, de Vlaminck was influenced by Post-Impressionism. In particular, Vincent van Gogh’s dynamic use of color and strong brushstrokes served as a major source of inspiration after the artist discovered his work being exhibited in France. Whether landscapes or portraiture, the liberal application of paint in bold colors was an enduring feature of de Vlaminck’s practice. Born on April 4, 1876 in Paris, France, the artist was mostly self-taught and pursued painting as a hobby until he met Derain in 1900, with De Vlaminck also pursuing printmaking, engraving, and writing during his career. He died on October 11, 1958 in Rueil-la-Gadelière, France at the age of 82.