Marcel Vertes was a Hungarian/French artist born in 1895 and passed away in 1961. He was an exceptional painter, printmaker, and illustrator of the 20th century. Vertes relocated from his birthplace of Hungary to Paris during World War I. He resided and worked in the famous Quartier Latin, alongside prominent artists such as Boutin, Forain, and Toulouse-Lautrec. The art of Marcel Vertes reached its pinnacle in the 20th century, focusing on scenes of street life in Paris, portraits of women, and depictions of circus and cabaret acts. Vertes left behind a legacy of original lithographs and drawings that excellently captured the spirit of 1920s Paris.
An enigmatic aura surrounds the oeuvre of acclaimed artist Marcel Vertes, a Hungarian-French mastermind born in 1895 and departing this world in 1961. A versatile virtuoso of the twentieth century, Vertes dabbled in painting, printmaking, and illustrating with unparalleled skill. Amid the tumultuous years of the Great War, Vertes left his homeland of Hungary to seek solace in the vibrant streets of Paris. Settling in the illustrious Quartier Latin, he immersed himself in the company of renowned artists such as Boutin, Forain, and Toulouse-Lautrec. However, it was in the roaring twenties that Vertes’ art reached its zenith. His focus lay in capturing the essence of Parisian street life, portraying the beauty of women, and illustrating the mesmerizing world of circus and cabaret. The legacy of Marcel Vertes continues to thrive through his collection of original lithographs and drawings, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of the dazzling city of Paris.
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