Alcide Le Beau

Le Beau was a French painter influenced by the Pont-Aven School, particularly its bold color, simplified forms, and strong outlines. His work bridged Divisionism and Post-Impressionism while reflecting the Synthetist emphasis on flatness, emotional resonance, and decorative composition. Born in Lorient, he studied in Paris from 1890 but often painted landscapes of Brittany, the Côte d’Azur, Corsica, and Sicily, frequently alongside his companion, painter Irène Reno. Closely tied to the legacy of Gauguin and Bernard, Le Beau is remembered for his vigorous brushwork and lyrical use of color, which secured him a place among the respected figures of early twentieth-century French art.