Albert Andre

A French Post-Impressionist painter known for his intimate interiors, still lifes, and Parisian scenes, Albert Andre was born in Lyon and first trained as a silk pattern designer. In 1889, he moved to Paris to study at the Académie Julian, where he developed close ties with Louis Valtat, Maurice Denis, and Pierre Bonnard. In 1894, his work at the Salon des Indépendants caught the attention of Auguste Renoir, sparking a lifelong friendship and professional mentorship. Through Renoir’s dealer, Paul Durand-Ruel, André’s work gained recognition in France and the United States. He exhibited widely, including at the Salon des Cent, the Exposition d'Art Nouveau, and the Salon d'Automne. After serving in World War I, André settled in Laudun, Gard, where he became curator of the art museum in Bagnols-sur-Cèze—a position he held for the rest of his life. In 1919, he wrote a highly regarded monograph on Renoir and organized a retrospective of Renoir's work in 1921. André’s style blended Impressionist light and color with Post-Impressionist structure and expression. His works are held in major museums, including MoMA, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Musée d'Orsay. He died in 1954, shortly before a major exhibition of his work in Avignon.

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