Françoise Adnet
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Françoise Adnet (30 June 1924 – 9 March 2014) was a French figurative painter born in Paris.
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Born | (1924-06-30)30 June 1924 Paris, France |
Died | 9 March 2014(2014-03-09) (aged 89) Paris, France |
Occupation(s) | Painter, Concert Pianist |
Spouse | Max Fourny |
Website | www |
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She originally was a professional pianist, but gradually switched to painting by 1951. Her works, created over a period of 50 years, have been exhibited many times and are held are in various museums and private collections. The pieces follow two main themes: female figures and cityscapes. Her figurative works are considered her best work, exhibiting a distinctive technique.
Adnet was married to Max Fourny, the art collector and gallerist. A museum of naive art is now housed in their former home.