Armand Guillaumin was born on 16 February 1841 in Paris, France. He was one of the main representatives of Impressionism, known for his vibrant landscapes and his ability to capture light and atmosphere. Coming from a working-class family, Guillaumin was a lithographer before devoting himself entirely to painting.
He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Paris, where he connected with other Impressionist artists such as Camille Pissarro and Claude Monet. His work is characterised by a bold use of intense colours and by landscapes of Paris, the Côte d’France and the French Alps.
Despite his dedication and talent, Guillaumin faced financial difficulties and did not receive the recognition he deserved during his lifetime. However, his contributions to Impressionism were gradually recognised after his death on 26 June 1927. He was considered the leader of the École de Crozant and today his paintings are on display in various museums around the world.
