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

Louis van Engelen (1856 - 1940)
Louis van Engelen
1856 - 1940
Franz Michael Katz (1782 - 1851)
Franz Michael Katz
1782 - 1851
Jean-Michel Folon (1934 - 2005)
Jean-Michel Folon
1934 - 2005
Alfred Jean Andre Cluysenaar (1837 - 1902)
Alfred Jean Andre Cluysenaar
1837 - 1902
Guy Peellaert (1934 - 2008)
Guy Peellaert
1934 - 2008
Félicien Rops (1833 - 1898)
Félicien Rops
1833 - 1898
Edward Woutermaertens (1819 - 1897)
Edward Woutermaertens
1819 - 1897
Bartholomäus Spranger (1546 - 1611)
Bartholomäus Spranger
1546 - 1611
Juan Flandes (1460 - 1519)
Juan Flandes
1460 - 1519
Jan Peeters (1624 - 1677)
Jan Peeters
1624 - 1677
Frans Breydel (1679 - 1750)
Frans Breydel
1679 - 1750
Arthur Lismer (1885 - 1969)
Arthur Lismer
1885 - 1969
Maerten de Vos (1532 - 1603)
Maerten de Vos
1532 - 1603
Rodolphe Paul Marie Wytsman (1860 - 1927)
Rodolphe Paul Marie Wytsman
1860 - 1927
Joseph-Benoît Suvée (1743 - 1807)
Joseph-Benoît Suvée
1743 - 1807
Pieter van der Borcht I (1530 - 1608)
Pieter van der Borcht I
1530 - 1608

Creators Fauvism

Fritz Quant (1888 - 1933)
Fritz Quant
1888 - 1933
David Abercrombie Donaldson (1916 - 1996)
David Abercrombie Donaldson
1916 - 1996
Alexandre Nikolayevich Benois (1870 - 1960)
Alexandre Nikolayevich Benois
1870 - 1960
Ulvi Liegi (1858 - 1939)
Ulvi Liegi
1858 - 1939
Ural Tansykbaevich Tansykbayev (1904 - 1974)
Ural Tansykbaevich Tansykbayev
1904 - 1974
Alfons Maria Mucha (1860 - 1939)
Alfons Maria Mucha
1860 - 1939
Alfred Helberger (1871 - 1946)
Alfred Helberger
1871 - 1946
Maurice Boitel (1919 - 2007)
Maurice Boitel
1919 - 2007
Marg Moll (1884 - 1977)
Marg Moll
1884 - 1977
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (1867 - 1936)
Henri-Gabriel Ibels
1867 - 1936
Jack Butler Yeats (1871 - 1957)
Jack Butler Yeats
1871 - 1957
Xavier Oriach (1927)
Xavier Oriach
1927
Hurvin Anderson (1965)
Hurvin Anderson
1965
Piero Marussig (1879 - 1937)
Piero Marussig
1879 - 1937
Józef Mehoffer (1869 - 1946)
Józef Mehoffer
1869 - 1946
Heinrich Rasch (1840 - 1913)
Heinrich Rasch
1840 - 1913
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