Born in 1875 in France, Alexandre Urbain stands as a significant figure in the annals of French art, particularly within the realms of Post-Impressionism and Fauvism. His life and work reflect the dynamism and experimentation characteristic of the early 20th century art scene. Initially receiving training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, it was his encounters with avant-garde movements like Post-Impressionism and Fauvism that would have a greater influence on his career. Alexandre Urbain's life and work exemplify the transformative spirit of early 20th century French art. Through his bold experimentation with color and form, he contributed to the evolution of Post-Impressionism and Fauvism, leaving behind a body of work that continues to captivate and inspire audiences today.

Urbain was a pupil of Luc-Olivier Merson at the Beaux-Arts in Paris, exhibited at the Independents from 1903. He became a member of the Salon d'Automne, the Society of Painters and Engravers and President of the Society of Independent Artists, active from 1940 to 1952 and was the chairman of the Salon des Indépendants from 1920.