Louis Abel Troussé is a French painter and poster artist active from the late 19th century to the early 20th century . He is known for his landscapes, genre paintings, and especially his works depicting Parisian nightlife. His works are influenced by Impressionism, but with his own unique poetic and vibrant touch, he vividly depicts the beauty of the city of Paris and the lives of its people.
Louis Abel Troussier Biography
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Born December 29, 1857 in Versailles, France
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Studied under Benjamin Constant and Jules Lefebvre at the Academie Julian
- He began his career as a painter in the late 1880s.
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Based in Montmartre, he painted many scenes of Parisian streets, cafes, cabarets, etc.
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He also worked as a poster artist, creating many advertising posters.
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Awarded the Légion d'honneur in 1911
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Died on September 9, 1918 in Auxerre, France (aged 60)
Representative works
Painting:
- Moulin Rouge
- "La Cigale"
- "The Sacre Coeur of Montmartre"
- "Le Café-concert"
Poster:
- "Absinthe Robette"
- Folies Bergère
- "Café Riche"
Trussier's style and achievements
While influenced by Impressionism, Trussier's work is characterized by its own poetic and vibrant touch. He portrayed scenes of Parisian streets, cafes, cabarets, and other scenes with vivid colors and bold brushstrokes. In particular, his works that capture the bustling and glamorous atmosphere of Paris at night are known as his masterpieces.
Trussier was not only a painter, but also a poster artist. His posters, characterized by their decorative designs influenced by Art Nouveau and their vivid colors, breathed fresh air into the advertising world of the time.
Trussier's works depicting the beauty and vibrancy of Paris are highly regarded today as one of the painters who symbolizes Belle Époque Paris .
