André Brasilier

French, 1925-Present

André Brasilier is a French painter who merges abstraction and expressionism with a refined and lyrical approach to realism. He was born to artist parents, studied under Maurice Brianchon at the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and in 1953 won the Prix de Rome, which led to his residency at the Villa Medici from 1954 to 1957.

Brasilier’s work is distinguished by graceful equestrian motifs, intimate portraits, particularly of his muse and wife Chantal, along with music, dance, and serene landscapes. He favors a color palette that blends soft pastels with deeper tones, composing his canvases to evoke harmony, movement, and an emotional resonance.

Over his long career, he has exhibited globally, with major retrospectives in France and abroad, including at the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg and institutions in Germany. His paintings remain sought after for their beauty and their ability to transcend realism while retaining recognizable, emotive subjects.