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

Frans Floris I (1516 - 1570)
Frans Floris I
1516 - 1570
Hendrick de Clerck (1560 - 1630)
Hendrick de Clerck
1560 - 1630
Frans Snyders (1579 - 1657)
Frans Snyders
1579 - 1657
David Teniers II (1610 - 1690)
David Teniers II
1610 - 1690
Edmond De Pratere (1826 - 1888)
Edmond De Pratere
1826 - 1888
Guillaume Geefs (1805 - 1883)
Guillaume Geefs
1805 - 1883
Wilhelm Morgner (1891 - 1917)
Wilhelm Morgner
1891 - 1917
Rik Wouters (1882 - 1916)
Rik Wouters
1882 - 1916
Jean Henri de Coene (1798 - 1866)
Jean Henri de Coene
1798 - 1866
Aloïs Boudry (1851 - 1938)
Aloïs Boudry
1851 - 1938
Marcellus Coffermans (1520 - 1578)
Marcellus Coffermans
1520 - 1578
Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen (1728 - 1811)
Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen
1728 - 1811
François André Durlet (1816 - 1867)
François André Durlet
1816 - 1867
Isidore Verheyden (1846 - 1905)
Isidore Verheyden
1846 - 1905
Victor Lagye (1825 - 1896)
Victor Lagye
1825 - 1896
Alexander Adriaenssen (1587 - 1661)
Alexander Adriaenssen
1587 - 1661

Creators Fauvism

Dietmar Lemcke (1930 - 2020)
Dietmar Lemcke
1930 - 2020
Isidore Opsomer (1878 - 1967)
Isidore Opsomer
1878 - 1967
Maurice Marinot (1882 - 1960)
Maurice Marinot
1882 - 1960
Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973)
Pablo Picasso
1881 - 1973
Othon Friesz (1879 - 1949)
Othon Friesz
1879 - 1949
Rudolf Bartels (1872 - 1943)
Rudolf Bartels
1872 - 1943
Gabriel Amoretti (1861 - 1947)
Gabriel Amoretti
1861 - 1947
Jack Butler Yeats (1871 - 1957)
Jack Butler Yeats
1871 - 1957
Carl Mathorne (1878 - 1942)
Carl Mathorne
1878 - 1942
Henrik Lund (1879 - 1935)
Henrik Lund
1879 - 1935
Georges Rouault (1871 - 1958)
Georges Rouault
1871 - 1958
Bror Johan Lindh (1877 - 1941)
Bror Johan Lindh
1877 - 1941
Siegfried Mackowsky (1878 - 1941)
Siegfried Mackowsky
1878 - 1941
Cuno Amiet (1868 - 1961)
Cuno Amiet
1868 - 1961
René Victor Auberjonois (1872 - 1957)
René Victor Auberjonois
1872 - 1957
Peter Bömmels (1951)
Peter Bömmels
1951
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