Pierre Roy

Pierre Roy (1880-1950) was a French artist known for his abstract and surrealist paintings. He was born in Nantes, France and initially pursued a career as an architect before turning to painting.

Roy's work was heavily influenced by the Surrealist movement, and he was closely associated with artists such as Max Ernst and Joan Miró. His paintings often featured biomorphic forms and organic shapes, and he was known for his use of bold colors and spontaneous brushstrokes.

During World War II, Roy went into hiding in the French countryside, where he continued to paint and produce collages. After the war, he became associated with the École de Paris, a group of artists who had settled in the French capital and were known for their experimentation with abstract and non-representational art.