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

Romain Steppe (1859 - 1927)
Romain Steppe
1859 - 1927
Henri-Joseph Ruxthiel (1775 - 1837)
Henri-Joseph Ruxthiel
1775 - 1837
Alfred Hazledine (1876 - 1956)
Alfred Hazledine
1876 - 1956
Gustave Léonard de Jonghe (1829 - 1893)
Gustave Léonard de Jonghe
1829 - 1893
Theodoor Verhaegen (1700 - 1759)
Theodoor Verhaegen
1700 - 1759
Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton (1664 - 1750)
Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton
1664 - 1750
Cornelis Mahu (1613 - 1689)
Cornelis Mahu
1613 - 1689
Anna Virginie Caroline de Weert (1867 - 1950)
Anna Virginie Caroline de Weert
1867 - 1950
Aloïs de Laet (1866 - 1949)
Aloïs de Laet
1866 - 1949
Alexander Keirinks (1600 - 1652)
Alexander Keirinks
1600 - 1652
Frans Vervloet (1795 - 1872)
Frans Vervloet
1795 - 1872
Joseph Dierickx (1865 - 1959)
Joseph Dierickx
1865 - 1959
Serge Vandercam (1924 - 2005)
Serge Vandercam
1924 - 2005
Marc Mendelson (1915 - 2013)
Marc Mendelson
1915 - 2013
Franciscus van der Steen (1615 - 1672)
Franciscus van der Steen
1615 - 1672
Pieter Claesz (1597 - 1661)
Pieter Claesz
1597 - 1661

Creators Fauvism

Ernest Rudolfovich Kontratovich (1912 - 2009)
Ernest Rudolfovich Kontratovich
1912 - 2009
Giorgio Morandi (1890 - 1964)
Giorgio Morandi
1890 - 1964
Reinholdt Nielsen (1891 - 1984)
Reinholdt Nielsen
1891 - 1984
Emily Carr (1871 - 1945)
Emily Carr
1871 - 1945
Eugen Cunz (1918 - 2014)
Eugen Cunz
1918 - 2014
Josef Herman (1911 - 2000)
Josef Herman
1911 - 2000
Rik Wouters (1882 - 1916)
Rik Wouters
1882 - 1916
Antonio Oberto (1872 - 1954)
Antonio Oberto
1872 - 1954
Milton Clark Avery (1885 - 1965)
Milton Clark Avery
1885 - 1965
Louis Auguste Legrand (1863 - 1951)
Louis Auguste Legrand
1863 - 1951
Harold Ancart (1980)
Harold Ancart
1980
Eugeen van Mieghem (1875 - 1930)
Eugeen van Mieghem
1875 - 1930
Henri Matisse (1869 - 1954)
Henri Matisse
1869 - 1954
Waldemar Sewohl (1887 - 1967)
Waldemar Sewohl
1887 - 1967
Gwen John (1876 - 1939)
Gwen John
1876 - 1939
Anatoly Stepanovich Slepyshev (1932 - 2016)
Anatoly Stepanovich Slepyshev
1932 - 2016