| Born in Montpellier, France in 1936 . André Bourrié, an autodidact painter became a distinguished maritime and landscape artist. Bearing the distinction of official Painter for the French Navy, he has received innumerable awards, including the Gold Medal of the prestigious Salon de la Marine and the Gold medal of the Salon des Artistes Français He immersed himself in the world of artists and creations, sharing ideas and styles. For years he lived outdoors, traveling and exploring the harbors, seasides and beaches of the French Riviera, Vendee and the Languedoc region of France.
Working as a decorative painter, he devoted his leisure time to drawing and painting for himself. It was only when he felt ready that he decided to present his paintings in art shows. In 1979 six years after being presented with the Silver Medal of the Salon des Artistes Français; André Bourrié felt secure enough to leave the constraints of full time employment.
Today, Andér Bourrié is renowned for his magnificent paintings of the French countryside and seaside. His original oil paintings are represented in the United States and Europe and have been exhibited extensively in Paris as well as New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Palm Beach, London, Tokyo, Osaka, and other major cities. His work has also been acquired for the permanent collections of La Ville de Versailles and Le Musée Corot de Ville d Avray. |
