
Carlier Max
Max (Albert) Carlier was a Belgian painter, born in Tourcoing/France in 1872 and died in Schaarbeek in 1938. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, where he was influenced by the impressionist and realistic styles of his time. Carlier created nudes, female figures, interiors, still lifes and flower arrangements. He had a rich and warm color palette and showed an eye for the smallest detail in his works.
Carlier mainly achieved fame with his lavish flower arrangements and still lifes. He also painted genre scenes such as kitchen interiors with maids, ladies in their boudoir, and still lifes with flowers, fruit, game or flower still lifes with kittens. His works are signed as M. Carlier, Max Carlier, Albert Max, Max Albert or under the pseudonym M(ax). Bernin.
He often traveled through Europe and spent a lot of time in Italy and Brittany, where he found inspiration and painted. He also spent some time in Paris, where he participated in several exhibitions. His work has been shown in numerous galleries and museums, including the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp and the Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels.
Max Carlier is mentioned in BAS II and Two centuries of signatures of Belgian artists. His paintings, known for their vibrant colors and precise detail, remain highly sought after by collectors and art lovers for their beauty and technical mastery. (Piron, BT)