Charles Henri Joseph Leickert

Charles Camoin was born in 1879 in Marseille, France, and became an important painter associated with Fauvism. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he formed friendships with Henri Matisse and other future Fauves. Camoin embraced vibrant color and expressive brushwork, using bold tones to capture light and atmosphere. His work reflects both Mediterranean warmth and modern experimentation.

Although linked to Fauvism, Camoin maintained a strong sense of balance and remained attentive to structure. He often painted landscapes, harbors, and scenes of southern France, drawn to luminous coastal settings. His style gradually evolved toward a softer and more harmonious palette. Camoin continued painting steadily throughout his life, remaining faithful to color as the foundation of expression. He died in 1965. Today, his paintings are admired for their vitality, clarity, and enduring Mediterranean spirit.