André Brasilier Born October 29, 1934 / Saumur, France A representative figurative painter of the École de Paris school, representing contemporary France. Biography 1953: Entered the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. 1954: Awarded the Prix de Rome (Grand Prix de Rome). 1957: Stayed at the Villa Medici (French Academy in Rome). From the 1960s onwards: Held numerous solo exhibitions and group exhibitions in France and abroad. Highly popular in Japan, with many prints and lithographs in circulation. His works have been adopted in public facilities such as the Paris Opera and metro stations. Style Characterized by a lyrical and poetic worldview with motifs of horses, women, nature, and music. Simple and refined compositions and soft colors. Creates a wide range of works, including oil paintings, lithographs, serigraphs, and tapestries. Popularity in Japan In Japan, he is a popular lithographer alongside Miró, Chagall, and Cathelin. Often used as high-end living room art and hotel decorations.