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

Edmond De Pratere (1826 - 1888)
Edmond De Pratere
1826 - 1888
Frans van Stampart (1675 - 1750)
Frans van Stampart
1675 - 1750
Pierre Courtens (1921 - 2004)
Pierre Courtens
1921 - 2004
Guillaume Bijl (1946)
Guillaume Bijl
1946
Philips Galle (1537 - 1612)
Philips Galle
1537 - 1612
Marc Robbroeckx (1950)
Marc Robbroeckx
1950
 Gustave Franciscus de Smet (1877 - 1943)
Gustave Franciscus de Smet
1877 - 1943
Joris van Son (1623 - 1667)
Joris van Son
1623 - 1667
Amédée Ernest Lynen (1852 - 1938)
Amédée Ernest Lynen
1852 - 1938
Gabriel Van Dievoet (1875 - 1934)
Gabriel Van Dievoet
1875 - 1934
Daniel van Heyl (1604 - 1664)
Daniel van Heyl
1604 - 1664
Joseph van Bredael (1688 - 1739)
Joseph van Bredael
1688 - 1739
Pol Dom (1885 - 1978)
Pol Dom
1885 - 1978
Eugène Joors (1850 - 1910)
Eugène Joors
1850 - 1910
Marcel Jefferys (1872 - 1924)
Marcel Jefferys
1872 - 1924
Maurice Wyckaert (1923 - 1996)
Maurice Wyckaert
1923 - 1996

Creators Fauvism

Charles Ephraim Burchfield (1893 - 1967)
Charles Ephraim Burchfield
1893 - 1967
Cuno Amiet (1868 - 1961)
Cuno Amiet
1868 - 1961
Maurice Eliot (1862 - 1945)
Maurice Eliot
1862 - 1945
Theodor Pallady (1871 - 1956)
Theodor Pallady
1871 - 1956
Maurice Utrillo (1883 - 1955)
Maurice Utrillo
1883 - 1955
Jessie Boswell (1881 - 1956)
Jessie Boswell
1881 - 1956
Nora McGuinness (1901 - 1988)
Nora McGuinness
1901 - 1988
Remo Bianco (1922 - 1988)
Remo Bianco
1922 - 1988
Tom Kröjer (1942 - 2015)
Tom Kröjer
1942 - 2015
Fernand Toussaint (1873 - 1956)
Fernand Toussaint
1873 - 1956
Norah Gurdon (1882 - 1974)
Norah Gurdon
1882 - 1974
Camille Bombois (1883 - 1970)
Camille Bombois
1883 - 1970
Bror Johan Lindh (1877 - 1941)
Bror Johan Lindh
1877 - 1941
Maxfield Parrish (1870 - 1966)
Maxfield Parrish
1870 - 1966
Walter Osborne (1859 - 1903)
Walter Osborne
1859 - 1903
Constantin Polastri (1933 - 2009)
Constantin Polastri
1933 - 2009