Francois Depresle (1926-1989) was a French painter known for his colourful and vibrant compositions, which blended elements of abstraction with landscape painting. Born in Lille in Northern France, Depresle received his training at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, settling in the city soon after and establishing a studio. Depresle's work is characterized by his use of bright colours and bold brushstrokes, which imbue his landscapes with a sense of movement and energy. His strong outlines often create a structure of geometric shapes and patterns, lending his architecture an unusual dynamism and rhythm. Interested in the interplay of light and colour, many of his works use contrasting hues to create a sense of depth and space. Depresle’s output is therefore characterised by the way in which it is able to seamlessly blend the tenets of abstraction with the iconic city views that he found himself drawn to. Throughout his career, Depresle exhibited his work extensively in France and abroad, including at the Salon des Indépendants, the Salon de Mai, and the Galerie Denise René in Paris. He was awarded several prizes and distinctions for his work, including the Prix de la Jeune Peinture in 1957 and the Prix des Arts Plastiques de la Ville de Paris in 1965. Today, Depresle's works can be found in the collections of several major museums and institutions, including the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, the Centre Georges Pompidou, and the Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Strasbourg.