artist/ Buffet

France

Bernard Buffet (1928–1999) was a French painter associated with the post-war Expressionist movement. Recognized for his sharp lines, somber tones, and melancholic figures, his distinctive style brought him early fame in the late 1940s. A prolific artist, Buffet produced thousands of works across painting, drawing, and printmaking, often portraying still lifes, religious scenes, clowns, and cityscapes. Though his popularity fluctuated over time, he remained a major figure in 20th-century French art, known for his dramatic, emotionally charged imagery and unique visual language.