D’Espagnat went on to become one of the most individualistic of 20th century French painters. Although his work has at various times been identified as Fauve, Nabis or Impressionist, he retained his own individuality. As Bénézit notes: “D’Espagnat, sans cesser d’être un Indépendant, a pris une place marquante parmi les maîtres modernes.” (http://books0977.tumblr.com/post/144787488792/jeune-femme-lisant-au-lit-georges-despagnat)