Timeline

1865

Born in Champigné, France

1885

Studied in Paris at the École des Beaux-Arts, and entered the studio of the artist Léon Bonnat

1903

Founded the Salon d'Automne

1912

The Salon exhibited works by a group of artists, who, because of their distinct style, became known as "Les Fauves."

1924

Moved to Le Cannet on the French Riviera, where he and his friend Pierre Bonnard shared a model for their studies.

1937

Died in Le Cannet, Alpes Maritimes