Charles Cottet Sumérgete en un
sensación, no
una galería
Elige un estado de ánimo y la propia sala te responderá: la luz se enfría o se calienta, el aire cambia su ritmo y solo las obras que evocan ese sentimiento emergen de la oscuridad. Todo lo demás retrocede hacia la sombra.
Charles Cottet
Early Life and Education Charles Cottet, a name synonymous with the evocative landscapes of Brittany, was born on July 12, 1863, in Le Puy-en-Velay, a town nestled amongst the volcanic peaks of the Auvergne region. His early life, steeped in the traditions of rural France, would profoundly shape his artistic vision. He received his initial training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and later attended the Académie Julian, institutio
ns that provided him with the foundational skills necessary for a career as an artist. Crucially, he studied under the tutelage of Puvis de Chavannes and Alfred Philippe Roll – figures whose influence extended beyond mere technique, imbuing him with a deep appreciation for color, light, and the expressive potential of form. His time at the Académie Julian also connected him to the *Les Nabis*, a group of avant-garde painters who sough…
