Claude Vanier was born Simon Abramovitch in Le Havre in 1903. After studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Le Havre, he moved to Paris, where he attended several academies in the Montparnasse district. Winner of a history teaching competition, he pursued his artistic career at the same time, exhibiting in the greatest Parisian salons.
His style, initially influenced by Impressionism, evolved towards Fauvism under the inspiration of artists such as Matisse and Derain. Bold, bold colors became a hallmark of his work. His travels, particularly to Italy and Venice, had a profound impact on his work and informed his approach to landscapes.
In 1929, he held his first solo exhibition and continued to exhibit regularly in Parisian galleries. His career, although brief, left a significant legacy in 20th-century French landscape painting. Claude Vanier died in 1958, leaving behind a body of work that reflects the boldness and richness of the artistic movements of his time.
