Louis Valtat Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Louis Valtat was identified by Ambroise Vollard as one of the most exciting painters working in Paris at the turn of the 20th century. On Renoir’s advice, Vollard agreed with Valtat to purchase almost all of the artist’s work for the first decade of the 20th century (1902–12) and to become his dealer and agent. The relationship was a fruitful one; Vollard went on to organize Valtat’s first solo exhibition at his gallery and submitted Valtat’s works to other exhibitions in Paris. In 1927, Louis Valtat was awarded the Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur, which was considered the premier order of France. Throughout his career, Valtat remained true to his unique style and was never completely associated with a particular art movement, but influenced by many. Today, his works are found in important collections around the globe, including the Hermitage (St. Petersburg), the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum (Madrid), the Musée des Beaux-Art (Bordeaux) and many others.
Early 20th Century Fauvist Louis Valtat Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Pencil
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Louis Valtat Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Louis Valtat Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Mixed Media, Paper, Board
Late 20th Century Surrealist Louis Valtat Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Pencil, Paper, Color Pencil
1810s Modern Louis Valtat Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Pencil, Paper
1910s Old Masters Louis Valtat Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Carbon Pencil, Ink
1950s Post-Impressionist Louis Valtat Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
1920s Post-Impressionist Louis Valtat Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
India Ink
19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Louis Valtat Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Paper, Pencil
Mid-19th Century Modern Louis Valtat Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Pencil, Paper
1950s Post-Impressionist Louis Valtat Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Gouache
1950s Post-Impressionist Louis Valtat Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Paper, Watercolor
1950s Post-Impressionist Louis Valtat Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Board, Paper, Ink, Pen