Nicolas de Staël
Nicolas de Staël | |
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| Born | Nikolai Vladimirovich Stael von Holstein 5 January 1914 |
| Died | 16 March 1955 (aged 41) Antibes, France |
| Known for | Painting, Drawing |
| Spouse | Françoise Chapouton |
| Partner | Jeannine Guillou |
Nicolas de Staël (French: [ni.kɔ.la də stal]; January 5, 1914 – March 16, 1955) was a French painter of Russian origin known for his use of a thick impasto and his highly abstract landscape painting. He also worked with collage, illustration and textiles.