Léon de Smet (1881 - 1966) - photo 1

Léon de Smet

Leon de Smet was a Belgian painter who is known for his contributions to the development of Fauvism and Post-Impressionism. He was studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent before moving to Paris to further his artistic education.

De Smet's early work was heavily influenced by the Impressionist movement, but he soon became interested in the use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes that were characteristic of the Fauvist style. His paintings often featured rural landscapes, still lifes, and portraits, and he was known for his ability to capture the fleeting effects of light and color in his scenes.

During World War I, de Smet returned to Belgium and began to focus more on still lifes and interiors. His style became more subdued and introspective, reflecting the difficult conditions of the war years. In the 1920s and 30s, he returned to the use of bright colors and bold brushstrokes, and his work continued to evolve throughout his career.

His work continues to be celebrated for its contribution to the development of modern art in Belgium and beyond, and his paintings are highly valued by collectors and art enthusiasts around the world.

Date and place of birt:20 july 1881, Gent, Belgium
Date and place of death:9 september 1966, Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium
Nationality:Belgium, France
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Genre:Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Post-Impressionism, Fauvism

Creators Belgium

Pieter Oyens (1842 - 1894)
Pieter Oyens
1842 - 1894
Peeter Gijsels (1621 - 1690)
Peeter Gijsels
1621 - 1690
André Hallet (1890 - 1959)
André Hallet
1890 - 1959
Constant Montald (1862 - 1944)
Constant Montald
1862 - 1944
Paul de Vos (1596 - 1678)
Paul de Vos
1596 - 1678
Félix Louis Pluijms (Pluyms) (1814 - 1882)
Félix Louis Pluijms (Pluyms)
1814 - 1882
Jan Brueghel II (1601 - 1678)
Jan Brueghel II
1601 - 1678
Willem Ignatius Kerricx (1682 - 1745)
Willem Ignatius Kerricx
1682 - 1745
Frans (Francesco) Geffels (1624 - 1694)
Frans (Francesco) Geffels
1624 - 1694
Rostislav Vladimirovitch (Rostislas) Loukine (Lukin) (1904 - 1988)
Rostislav Vladimirovitch (Rostislas) Loukine (Lukin)
1904 - 1988
Hermann Courtens (1884 - 1956)
Hermann Courtens
1884 - 1956
Andrés de Santa Maria (1860 - 1945)
Andrés de Santa Maria
1860 - 1945
Emile Wauters (1846 - 1933)
Emile Wauters
1846 - 1933
Sebastian Vrancx (1573 - 1647)
Sebastian Vrancx
1573 - 1647
Hendrick van Steenwijk II (1580 - 1649)
Hendrick van Steenwijk II
1580 - 1649
Michel Seuphor (1901 - 1999)
Michel Seuphor
1901 - 1999

Creators Fauvism

Henri Manguin (1874 - 1949)
Henri Manguin
1874 - 1949
Ludwig Graf (1868 - 1932)
Ludwig Graf
1868 - 1932
Maurice Esteve (1904 - 2001)
Maurice Esteve
1904 - 2001
Leonid Yakovlevich Mezheritski (1930 - 2007)
Leonid Yakovlevich Mezheritski
1930 - 2007
Reuven Rubin (1893 - 1974)
Reuven Rubin
1893 - 1974
Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890)
Vincent van Gogh
1853 - 1890
Emmy Gotzmann (1881 - 1950)
Emmy Gotzmann
1881 - 1950
Vitaly Nikolaevich Goryaev (1910 - 1982)
Vitaly Nikolaevich Goryaev
1910 - 1982
Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky (1866 - 1944)
Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky
1866 - 1944
Charles Camoin (1879 - 1965)
Charles Camoin
1879 - 1965
Vlaho Bukovac (1855 - 1922)
Vlaho Bukovac
1855 - 1922
Matthew Wong (1984 - 2019)
Matthew Wong
1984 - 2019
Henri Martin (1860 - 1943)
Henri Martin
1860 - 1943
Edward Burra (1905 - 1976)
Edward Burra
1905 - 1976
Anders Osterlind (1887 - 1960)
Anders Osterlind
1887 - 1960
Louise Elisabeth Andrae (1876 - 1945)
Louise Elisabeth Andrae
1876 - 1945