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Chaim Soutine (1893-1943) was a Russian-French painter known for his expressionistic and emotionally charged works. He was born near Minsk, which was then part of the Russian Empire and is now in Belarus. Soutine was the tenth of eleven children in a Jewish family. He showed an early talent for art and moved to Paris in 1913 to pursue his artistic career.
In Paris, Soutine became associated with a group of artists known as the School of Paris, which included Amedeo Modigliani, Marc Chagall, and others. He developed a distinctive style characterized by bold brushwork, intense colors, and a focus on still life, landscapes, and portraits. Soutine’s works often feature distorted and exaggerated forms, conveying a sense of emotional intensity and turmoil.
One of his most famous series of paintings depicts hanging beef carcasses, which he painted obsessively throughout the 1920s. These works are noted for their visceral quality and raw emotion, reflecting Soutine’s interest in the physicality of paint and the expressive potential of color and form.
Despite struggling with poverty and health issues throughout his life, Soutine continued to paint prolifically. His work gained recognition in the art world, and he became friends with influential figures such as the art collector Albert C. Barnes and the writer and collector Gertrude Stein.
Soutine’s legacy lives on as one of the key figures of the School of Paris and as a precursor to later movements such as Abstract Expressionism. His paintings are celebrated for their powerful emotional impact and their innovative approach to color and form. Today, his works can be found in major museums and collections around the world.
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