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Louis Toffoli

Louis Toffoli

France • 1907 • 328 followers
Featured in: Emerging artists

French painter known for evoking emotion through vibrant colors and powerful observation of human gestures and landscapes.

Nationality

French

Categories

Printmakers

Artistic movements

Contemporary Landscape

Themes

Everyday life, Portrait, Urban Landscape Artworks

Biography

Louis Toffoli (1907–1999) was an acclaimed French painter born in Trieste, Italy, to an Italian father and Slovenian mother. He passed away on February 18, 1999, in Paris. Toffoli's artistic approach was deeply personal, driven by a commitment to explore his emotions and instincts through his work. Rather than adhering to popular trends, he prioritized authenticity and emotional resonance, refusing to compromise on his vision.

In 2024 and 2025, several of his works were put up for auction, demonstrating the ongoing interest in his work.

Renowned for his distinctive use of color and vivid light, Toffoli's paintings evoked strong emotional responses, captivating viewers with their depth and expressiveness. His work is known for its rigorous simplicity, drawing inspiration from human gestures and man-marked landscapes. Whether depicting everyday scenes or tranquil environments, Toffoli's art communicated profound truths, much like a chamber orchestra, with each stroke and choice of subject matter evoking immediate emotional connection.

Recent exhibitions and retrospectives have continued to celebrate Toffoli's timeless approach to painting, reaffirming his place as a master of modern expression. His commitment to portraying the essence of the human experience through light, color, and simplicity has left a lasting legacy in the world of fine art.

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Print, Maternité à l'ananas, Louis Toffoli

Maternité à l'ananas

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.3 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch

€500

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Print, Jérusalem, Louis Toffoli

Jérusalem

Print . 63 x 90 cm Print . 24.8 x 35.4 inch

€750

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Print, Composition florale, Louis Toffoli

Composition florale

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.2 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch

€500

Print, La Presse à bras, Louis Toffoli

La Presse à bras

Print . 50 x 65 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.6 x 0.1 inch

€400

Print, Maternité verte, Louis Toffoli

Maternité verte

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.01 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

€550

Print, Auberge au Pérou, Louis Toffoli

Auberge au Pérou

Print . 56 x 76 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 inch

€450

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Print, Lithographie originale, Louis Toffoli

Lithographie originale

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch

€400

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Print, Baie de Chine, Louis Toffoli

Baie de Chine

Print . 56.5 x 76 x 0.01 cm Print . 22.2 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€550

Print, La Lavandière, Louis Toffoli

La Lavandière

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.2 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch

€500

Print, Le Litographe, Louis Toffoli

Le Litographe

Print . 50 x 65 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.6 x 0.1 inch

€500

Print, Le pont chinois, Louis Toffoli

Le pont chinois

Print . 49.5 x 69.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.5 x 27.4 x 0.1 inch

€500

Print, Douce maternité, Louis Toffoli

Douce maternité

Print . 60 x 45 x 0.3 cm Print . 23.6 x 17.7 x 0.1 inch

€601

Print, La Guitariste, Louis Toffoli

La Guitariste

Print . 52.5 x 38 x 0.2 cm Print . 20.7 x 15 x 0.1 inch

€500

Print, Synthèse, Louis Toffoli

Synthèse

Print . 76 x 56 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 inch

€750

Print, L'étameur, Louis Toffoli

L'étameur

Print . 50 x 64.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.4 x 0.1 inch

€450

Print, Le pont, Louis Toffoli

Le pont

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.3 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch

€500

Print, Lithographie originale, Louis Toffoli

Lithographie originale

Print . 50 x 65 x 0.3 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.6 x 0.1 inch

€600

Print, Transparence, Louis Toffoli

Transparence

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch

€500

Print, L'artisan, Louis Toffoli

L'artisan

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.3 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch

€400

Print, Vendéenne à la balance, Louis Toffoli

Vendéenne à la balance

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.4 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch

€400

Print, Le savetier, Louis Toffoli

Le savetier

Print . 64.5 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.4 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€450

Print, Les tonneliers, Louis Toffoli

Les tonneliers

Print . 50 x 65 x 0.3 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.6 x 0.1 inch

€450

Print, Lithographie originale, Louis Toffoli

Lithographie originale

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.3 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch

€400

Print, Lithographie originale, Louis Toffoli

Lithographie originale

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.3 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch

€400

Print, L'artisan, Louis Toffoli

L'artisan

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.3 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch

€400

Print, La maraîchère, Louis Toffoli

La maraîchère

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€450

Print, Les tonneliers, Louis Toffoli

Les tonneliers

Print . 50 x 65 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.6 inch

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Print, Le maréchal-ferrant, Louis Toffoli

Le maréchal-ferrant

Print . 50 x 65 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.6 inch

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Print, Lithographie originale, Louis Toffoli

Lithographie originale

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch

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Print, Lithographie originale, Louis Toffoli

Lithographie originale

Print . 38 x 53 x 0.3 cm Print . 15 x 20.9 x 0.1 inch

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Print, Maternité à la brouette, Louis Toffoli

Maternité à la brouette

Print . 45.5 x 38 x 0.2 cm Print . 17.9 x 15 x 0.1 inch

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Print, La vendeuse thaïe, Louis Toffoli

La vendeuse thaïe

Print . 50 x 65 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.6 inch

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Print, Le maréchal-ferrant, Louis Toffoli

Le maréchal-ferrant

Print . 50 x 64.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.4 x 0.1 inch

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Print, Le Nubien, Louis Toffoli

Le Nubien

Print . 53 x 38 x 0.3 cm Print . 20.9 x 15 x 0.1 inch

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Print, Le fileur, Louis Toffoli

Le fileur

Print . 50 x 65 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.6 inch

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Print, Maternité à l'ananas, Louis Toffoli

Maternité à l'ananas

Print . 53 x 38 x 0.3 cm Print . 20.9 x 15 x 0.1 inch

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Print, Les vendeuses d'oiseaux, Louis Toffoli

Les vendeuses d'oiseaux

Print . 38 x 53 x 0.3 cm Print . 15 x 20.9 x 0.1 inch

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Print, Les tonneliers, Louis Toffoli

Les tonneliers

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.3 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch

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Print, Le savetier, Louis Toffoli

Le savetier

Print . 65 x 50 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 inch

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Print, Lithographie originale, Louis Toffoli

Lithographie originale

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch

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Print, Le Mexicain, Louis Toffoli

Le Mexicain

Print . 75.5 x 56 x 0.2 cm Print . 29.7 x 22 x 0.1 inch

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Print, New York, Louis Toffoli

New York

Print . 53 x 38 x 0.3 cm Print . 20.9 x 15 x 0.1 inch

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Print, L'étameur, Louis Toffoli

L'étameur

Print . 50 x 65 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.6 inch

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Print, Le fuseau, Louis Toffoli

Le fuseau

Print . 64.5 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.4 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

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Print, Le maréchal-ferrant, Louis Toffoli

Le maréchal-ferrant

Print . 64.5 x 51 x 3 cm Print . 25.4 x 20.1 x 1.2 inch

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Print, Les enfants au damier, Louis Toffoli

Les enfants au damier

Print . 38 x 53 x 0.3 cm Print . 15 x 20.9 x 0.1 inch

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Print, Le fuseau, Louis Toffoli

Le fuseau

Print . 65 x 50 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 inch

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Print, Becs de perroquet, Louis Toffoli

Becs de perroquet

Print . 53 x 38 x 0.3 cm Print . 20.9 x 15 x 0.1 inch

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Print, La Place Furstenberg à Paris, Louis Toffoli

La Place Furstenberg à Paris

Print . 38 x 53 x 0.3 cm Print . 15 x 20.9 x 0.1 inch

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Print, Matin a Monaco, Louis Toffoli

Matin a Monaco

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch

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