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

Paul Jean Clays (1819 - 1900)
Paul Jean Clays
1819 - 1900
Joos de Momper II (1564 - 1635)
Joos de Momper II
1564 - 1635
Pieter van der Borcht I (1530 - 1608)
Pieter van der Borcht I
1530 - 1608
Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen (1664 - 1730)
Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen
1664 - 1730
Lodewijk de Vadder (1605 - 1655)
Lodewijk de Vadder
1605 - 1655
Claire Colinet (1880 - 1950)
Claire Colinet
1880 - 1950
Félix Labisse (1905 - 1982)
Félix Labisse
1905 - 1982
 Jean-François Portaels (1818 - 1895)
Jean-François Portaels
1818 - 1895
Jules Victor Genisson (1805 - 1860)
Jules Victor Genisson
1805 - 1860
Frank William Brangwyn (1867 - 1956)
Frank William Brangwyn
1867 - 1956
Nicolaes van Verendael (1640 - 1691)
Nicolaes van Verendael
1640 - 1691
Alfred William Finch (1854 - 1930)
Alfred William Finch
1854 - 1930
Wilhelm Morgner (1891 - 1917)
Wilhelm Morgner
1891 - 1917
Aloïs Boudry (1851 - 1938)
Aloïs Boudry
1851 - 1938
Jef Verheyen (1932 - 1984)
Jef Verheyen
1932 - 1984
Andrés de Santa Maria (1860 - 1945)
Andrés de Santa Maria
1860 - 1945

Creators Fauvism

Leonid Osipovich Pasternak (1862 - 1945)
Leonid Osipovich Pasternak
1862 - 1945
Rudolf Gönner (1872 - 1926)
Rudolf Gönner
1872 - 1926
Marguerite Zorach (1887 - 1968)
Marguerite Zorach
1887 - 1968
Adalbert Mikhailovich Erdeli (1891 - 1955)
Adalbert Mikhailovich Erdeli
1891 - 1955
William Samuel Schwartz (1896 - 1977)
William Samuel Schwartz
1896 - 1977
Einar Gross (1895 - 1962)
Einar Gross
1895 - 1962
Eugeen van Mieghem (1875 - 1930)
Eugeen van Mieghem
1875 - 1930
Alexander Alekseevich Efimov (1905 - 1964)
Alexander Alekseevich Efimov
1905 - 1964
Maurice Boitel (1919 - 2007)
Maurice Boitel
1919 - 2007
Ural Tansykbaevich Tansykbayev (1904 - 1974)
Ural Tansykbaevich Tansykbayev
1904 - 1974
Pedro Figari (1861 - 1938)
Pedro Figari
1861 - 1938
Wilhelm Velten (1847 - 1929)
Wilhelm Velten
1847 - 1929
Joan Miró (1893 - 1983)
Joan Miró
1893 - 1983
Nahum Gutman (1898 - 1980)
Nahum Gutman
1898 - 1980
Leland Bell (1922 - 1991)
Leland Bell
1922 - 1991
Alexander Petrovich Koroviakov (1912 - 1993)
Alexander Petrovich Koroviakov
1912 - 1993
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