Modern
maurice barraud
Born 1889
Died 1954
Maurice Barraud: A Capturer of Moroccan Light and Shadow
Born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1889, Maurice Barraud’s artistic journey was one shaped by a restless spirit and an insatiable curiosity for the world beyond his native land. Initially apprenticed to a graphic arts workshop, he quickly discovered a passion for painting, pursuing it alongside his professional duties. This dual pursuit – commerce and art – would inform much of his…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through maurice barraud's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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