Henri-Maurice DANTY (1910-1998). - Lot 522

Henri-Maurice DANTY (1910-1998). "Market at the Moulin Rouge". Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 65 x 82 cm. Henri-Maurice Danty, born Maurice Henry on September 8, 1910 in Belleville, Paris, was a French painter renowned for works that capture the beauty of nature and scenes of everyday life. He died in Villejuif on December 4, 1998. Training and career Danty initially studied business before turning to art. He studied at the Beaux-Arts, notably at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière, where he developed his artistic skills. Over the years, he devoted his life to painting, creating a style of his own that was well received in the art world. Style and themes. Danty's works are characterized by expressive use of color and attention to detail. He is known for his still lifes, landscapes and street scenes. For example, he produced oils on canvas depicting bouquets of flowers and French landscapes, often signed with his name or pseudonym, Anty.