William Didier-Pouget
William Didier-Pouget | |
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William Didier-Pouget, 1906 engraving | |
| Born | 14 November 1864 Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France |
| Died | 12 September 1959 (aged 94) Digulleville, Basse-Normandie, France |
| Resting place | Cimetière de Montmartre |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Painting |
| Notable work | Bruyère à l'aube, Morning in the valley of Correze, La Vallée de L'Aumance, Paysage (Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux), Bruyères en fleurs, Brume du matin (Musée Fabre, Montpellier), Lever de lune sur la lande (Musée, Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire) |
| Movement | Impressionism, "La Peinture Claire", Crozant School |
| Awards | Legion of Honour - Officer (1901) |
William Didier-Pouget (14 November 1864 – 12 September 1959) was a French artist known for his landscape paintings. He focused primarily on the countryside of southern France, infusing his landscapes, always painted outdoors (en plein air), with light and color. Didier-Pouget is associated with the later phase of Impressionism, although not actually identified with the group of artists typically known as the Impressionists. His career as an exhibiting artist stems from 1886 onwards. He was a member of the Société des Artistes Français, a member of l'École de Crozant and Société des peintres de montagne. Also, laureate of l'Institut au Concours Troyon, Officer of the order of Nichan Iftikar (Order of Glory, Tunisia), and Officer of the Legion of Honour.