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Maurice Paul Jean Asselin | |
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 Maurice Asselin, Self-portrait, under snow in Neuilly | |
| Born | 24 June 1882 Orléans, France |
| Died | 27 September 1947 (aged 65) Neuilly-sur-Seine, France |
| Education | École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris |
| Known for | Painting, engraving |
| Movement | School of Paris |
| Spouse | Paton |
| Children | Bernard, Jean, Georges |
| Awards | Officier de la Légion d'honneur |
Maurice Paul Jean Asselin (24 June 1882 – 27 September 1947) was a French painter, watercolourist, printmaker, lithographer, engraver and illustrator, associated with the School of Paris. He is best known for still lifes and nudes. Other recurring themes in his work are motherhood, and the landscapes and seascapes of Brittany. He also worked as a book illustrator, particularly in the 1920s. His personal style was characterised by subdued colours, sensitive brushwork and a strong sense of composition and design.
He was awarded the rank of Officier de la Légion d'honneur in 1939.