Françoise Adnet
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Françoise Adnet is a French figurative painter
born in Paris.
Adnet originally intended a professional career as a pianist
. She gradually gave up the piano to devote herself to the drawing and the painting which she had always practised since her childhood.
In 50 years of creation Françoise Adnet took part in many exhibitions throughout the world and obtained the highest rewards.
Her works are in various museums and private collections and 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.
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
born in Paris.
Adnet originally intended a professional career as a pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
. She gradually gave up the piano to devote herself to the drawing and the painting which she had always practised since her childhood.
In 50 years of creation Françoise Adnet took part in many exhibitions throughout the world and obtained the highest rewards.
Her works are in various museums and private collections and 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
Max Fourny
Max Fourny was a French publisher, Art collector and former motor racing driver. He founded the Musée d'Art Naïf - Max Fourny in Paris, which houses an important collection of naïve paintings and sculptures from around the world. His art collection was later distributed between the museum in Paris...
the art collector and gallerist. A museum of naive art is now housed in their former home.