Joy of Living
Artist: Kees van Dongen
Circa: 1911
A riot of color and elegance, Joy of Living captures the pulse of Parisian leisure with unapologetic glamour. Kees van Dongen, a central figure in Fauvism, lavishes his figures with saturated tones, expressive faces, and exaggerated lines. This bustling café scene—brimming with fashionable women, flirtations, and theatrical flair—embodies his signature blend of decadence and defiance. Painted in 1911, it stands as both a celebration and a critique of modern pleasure.
Print Details:
Archival matte paper, 11"x17" untrimmed
Giclée reproduction of the original painting
Suitable for framing
Carefully packaged and shipped flat
Ideal for collectors of:
Kees van Dongen
Fauvism and early modernism
Paris café culture
Belle Époque society scenes
Expressive figurative painting
A dazzling snapshot of Parisian life—bold, seductive, and charged with color.
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