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

Marthe Donas (1885 - 1967)
Marthe Donas
1885 - 1967
René Magritte (1898 - 1967)
René Magritte
1898 - 1967
Hendrik Frans Verbrugghen (1654 - 1724)
Hendrik Frans Verbrugghen
1654 - 1724
Hendrick Aerts (1560 - 1603)
Hendrick Aerts
1560 - 1603
Hans Speckaert (1540 - 1577)
Hans Speckaert
1540 - 1577
Paul Boudry (1913 - 1976)
Paul Boudry
1913 - 1976
Frans Van Leemputten (1850 - 1914)
Frans Van Leemputten
1850 - 1914
Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen (1728 - 1811)
Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen
1728 - 1811
Charles Augustin Wauters (1808 - 1869)
Charles Augustin Wauters
1808 - 1869
Karel Breydel (1678 - 1744)
Karel Breydel
1678 - 1744
Pieter Oyens (1842 - 1894)
Pieter Oyens
1842 - 1894
Theodore-Joseph Canneel (1817 - 1892)
Theodore-Joseph Canneel
1817 - 1892
Gabrielle Montald (Canivet) (1867 - 1942)
Gabrielle Montald (Canivet)
1867 - 1942
Emile Wauters (1846 - 1933)
Emile Wauters
1846 - 1933
Bram Bogart (1921 - 2012)
Bram Bogart
1921 - 2012
Guido Deleu (1932)
Guido Deleu
1932

Creators Fauvism

Pablo Palazuelo (1916 - 2007)
Pablo Palazuelo
1916 - 2007
Srihadi Soedarsono (1931 - 2022)
Srihadi Soedarsono
1931 - 2022
Armand Schönberger (1885 - 1974)
Armand Schönberger
1885 - 1974
Albin Stanislavovich Gavdzinsky (1923 - 2014)
Albin Stanislavovich Gavdzinsky
1923 - 2014
Johan (Jan) Thorn Prikker (1868 - 1932)
Johan (Jan) Thorn Prikker
1868 - 1932
Marguerite Zorach (1887 - 1968)
Marguerite Zorach
1887 - 1968
Gwen John (1876 - 1939)
Gwen John
1876 - 1939
Ennio Morlotti (1910 - 1992)
Ennio Morlotti
1910 - 1992
Raoul Dufy (1877 - 1953)
Raoul Dufy
1877 - 1953
Jack Butler Yeats (1871 - 1957)
Jack Butler Yeats
1871 - 1957
Leopold Franz Kowalski (1856 - 1931)
Leopold Franz Kowalski
1856 - 1931
Felice Carena (1879 - 1966)
Felice Carena
1879 - 1966
Francesco Menzio (1899 - 1979)
Francesco Menzio
1899 - 1979
Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin (1885 - 1953)
Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin
1885 - 1953
Boris Vladimirovich Arakcheyev (1926 - 2013)
Boris Vladimirovich Arakcheyev
1926 - 2013
Alfred Helberger (1871 - 1946)
Alfred Helberger
1871 - 1946
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