Van Dongen: A Fauve in the City.

Van Dongen: A Fauve in the City.

The reputation of Paris as a leading center of important economic, socio-political and cultural changes was already well established in European social circles at the beginning of the twentieth century. The artists from around the world were crossing each other on the streets of Paris, pursuing their dreams for a success and recognition of their talent.

Woman Drinking Absinthe

Woman Drinking Absinthe

The Van Dongen’s exposition in Montreal gathered artworks from different periods of his artistic carrier. The artwork, which captures a particular attention is the drawing titled, “Woman Drinking Absinthe.”