Kees van Dongen quotes

Kees van Dongen was a Dutch-French painter associated with the Fauvist movement. His vibrant use of color and bold portraits made him a prominent figure in early 20th-century Parisian art circles. He captured the spirit of bohemian society and became renowned for his expressive, glamorous depictions of women. Here are 3 of his quotes:

Life is beautiful, and this work is even more beautiful than life.

Kees van Dongen

The essential thing is to elongate the women and especially to make them slim. After that it just remains to enlarge their jewels. They are ravished.

Kees van Dongen