Jacques Martin Ferrieres
(1893-1972)
Jac Martin-Ferrieres was born at Saint –Paul (Tarn) on the 6 August 1893.
Martin-Ferrieres was the son of the Post-Impressionist painter, Henri Martin and naturally became his father's pupil! Martin-Ferrieres also studied portraiture, still life and landscape painting under Cormon and E Laurent.
Martin-Ferrieres was a Societaire of the Artistes Francais and won many prizes for his work. Notably, Martin-Ferrieres was awarded medals of excellence in 1920, 1923, 1924,
(Grant to travel), 1925 (Prix Nationale), 1928 (Prix Legay-Lebrun, Prix de L'Institut).
In 1965 Martin-Ferrieres held an exhibition of Views of Venice and Landscapes in the snow which was well received.
Martin-Ferrieres' pointillist technique was certainly learned from his father, Henri Martin. He also was known for using a thick application of paint, overlaying layer after layer and so giving his canvases animation and a scintillating use of light.