Becon Yves

Biography

Yves Bécon, born in 1909 in Finistère and died in Montivilliers in 2004, is a renowned French painter. After spending his youth in the Paris region, where he trained as a painter, he moved to Le Havre in 1952 to pursue his artistic career.
Fascinated by the light of Le Havre, Bécon established himself as a great colorist. He left behind a significant body of work that reflects his love for this region.
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On October 5, 2013, a Yves Bécon square in Aplemont was inaugurated in his honor by Édouard Philippe, then deputy mayor of Le Havre.
Yves Bécon is known for his landscapes and scenes imbued with the vibrant colors of Normandy, particularly Le Havre, which have strongly influenced his artistic style. His work continues to mark the history of art in the Le Havre region.