Simon BUSSY (1870–1954)

Simon BUSSY (1870–1954) The Port of Vannes, 1925 Watercolor on paper Signed in pencil in the lower right corner 22 x 29.5 cm Framed ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Simon Bussy was a French artist trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and in Gustave Moreau’s studio, where he met Matisse and Eugène Martel, with whom he became friends. Close to the Symbolist and Nabi movements, his work is characterized by a harmony of colors. Landscapes and animal pastels are recurring themes in his work. His works are held in numerous institutions, such as the Musée d’Orsay in Paris and the Tate Gallery in London.