Alfred Manessier 1911 – 1993

Biography

Alfred Manessier was born on December 5, 1911, in Saint-Ouen, France, where he would eventually return to rest. Over the course of his life, he became known as an accomplished abstract painter, contributing significantly to the development of modern art through his distinctive artistic vision and creative practice.

Throughout his career, Manessier dedicated himself to exploring the possibilities of abstract painting, developing a body of work that reflected his innovative approach to color, form, and composition. His artistic pursuits earned him recognition as a meaningful figure in twentieth-century French art, and his paintings continue to represent an important chapter in the history of abstraction.

On August 1, 1993, Manessier’s life was tragically cut short in a traffic collision in Orléans. He was eighty-one years old. Following his death, he was laid to rest in his native Saint-Ouen, completing a full circle to the place of his birth and bringing his long life’s journey to its close.