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([britannica.com](https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Jacques-Villon?utm_source=openai))\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVillon was instrumental in the Cubist movement, co-founding the Section d'Or group in 1912 alongside artists like Francis Picabia and Fernand Léger. This collective emphasized geometric proportions in art, reflecting their interest in mathematical harmony. His participation in the 1913 Armory Show in New York significantly bolstered his international reputation, introducing European modernism to American audiences. Throughout his career, Villon received numerous accolades, including the Carnegie Prize in 1950 and the Grand Prix at the Venice Biennale in 1956. In 1955, he was commissioned to design stained-glass windows for the Metz Cathedral in France. ([britannica.com](https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Jacques-Villon?utm_source=openai))\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVillon's artistic legacy is marked by his innovative approach to Cubism, particularly in printmaking, where he developed a unique graphic language distinct from contemporaries like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. His works are housed in major institutions worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Art Institute of Chicago. In the art market, his painting \"L'Acrobate\" (1913) achieved a notable milestone, selling for $1,296,000 at Sotheby's in May 2004. Jacques Villon passed away on June 9, 1963, in Puteaux, leaving behind a profound impact on modern art. ([en.wikipedia.org](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jacques_Villon?utm_source=openai))\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jacques-villon-2043","title":"Man Bending Over Picking Up Object","description":"Artwork made by Jacques Villon (1875-1963). 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