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BIOGRAPHY

Jean-Émile Laurent was a French painter whose work captures the richness and diversity of interwar art. Born in 1906, he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Marseille, where he developed a keen sense of color and composition that would define his distinctive style.

Drawn to the light and landscapes of the South, Laurent spent part of his life in Morocco, producing works that reflect everyday life and the region’s unique scenery. Among his most notable achievements are the frescoes at the Fès Hospital, showcasing his ability to combine traditional and modern approaches in a personal style.

Laurent’s work is characterized by bold black silhouette lines structuring his compositions and vibrant colors highlighting scenes from bustling markets, coastal landscapes, and urban and rural views of Morocco and southern France.

Capturing the spirit of his time and the charm of Mediterranean and North African landscapes, Laurent’s paintings remain highly regarded by collectors, with some works fetching tens of thousands of dollars at auction. His pieces are held in both public and private collections, particularly in Morocco, continuing to inspire art enthusiasts and specialists of the interwar period.