Andre Vignoles

ANDRÉ VIGNOLES (1920 - 2017): André Vignoles was a French painter and lithographer known for his expressive landscapes, floral still lifes, and figurative compositions. Born in Clairac, southwestern France, he moved to Paris in 1946 to pursue his artistic career and developed a style influenced by Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, and the Old Masters. His paintings combine vibrant color, confident brushwork, and carefully balanced compositions, reflecting both the French artistic tradition and a modern sensibility. Vignoles exhibited at prominent Parisian salons, including the Salon d’Automne and the Salon des Indépendants, and his work attracted attention from collectors and public institutions. From the 1960s onward, he exhibited extensively in the United States, where his paintings gained an appreciative audience. Throughout his career, Vignoles remained devoted to the expressive possibilities of color and form, creating works that celebrate the beauty of landscapes, flowers, and everyday subjects.