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

Balthasar Paul Ommeganck (1755 - 1826)
Balthasar Paul Ommeganck
1755 - 1826
Abraham Howarts (Govaerts) (1589 - 1626)
Abraham Howarts (Govaerts)
1589 - 1626
Jef Lambeaux (1852 - 1908)
Jef Lambeaux
1852 - 1908
Alphonse Asselbergs (1839 - 1916)
Alphonse Asselbergs
1839 - 1916
Jan Mandijn (1500 - 1560)
Jan Mandijn
1500 - 1560
Chris Miseur (1953)
Chris Miseur
1953
Abraham Teniers (1629 - 1670)
Abraham Teniers
1629 - 1670
Ignatius Josephus van Regemorter (1785 - 1873)
Ignatius Josephus van Regemorter
1785 - 1873
Jan Frans De Boever (1872 - 1949)
Jan Frans De Boever
1872 - 1949
Arthur Willaert (1875 - 1942)
Arthur Willaert
1875 - 1942
Cornelis van Leemputten (1841 - 1902)
Cornelis van Leemputten
1841 - 1902
Gustave Vanaise (1854 - 1902)
Gustave Vanaise
1854 - 1902
Peter Ykens (1648 - 1695)
Peter Ykens
1648 - 1695
Edgard Tytgat (1879 - 1957)
Edgard Tytgat
1879 - 1957
Giuseppe Grisoni (1699 - 1769)
Giuseppe Grisoni
1699 - 1769
Willem Jacob Herreyns II (1743 - 1827)
Willem Jacob Herreyns II
1743 - 1827

Creators Fauvism

Selden Gile (1877 - 1947)
Selden Gile
1877 - 1947
André Brasilier (1929)
André Brasilier
1929
Nahum Gutman (1898 - 1980)
Nahum Gutman
1898 - 1980
John McLauchlan Milne (1885 - 1957)
John McLauchlan Milne
1885 - 1957
Wilhelm Kimmich (1886 - 1986)
Wilhelm Kimmich
1886 - 1986
Nicolae Derescu (1883 - 1959)
Nicolae Derescu
1883 - 1959
Maurice Esteve (1904 - 2001)
Maurice Esteve
1904 - 2001
Henri Marie Charry (1878 - 1962)
Henri Marie Charry
1878 - 1962
David Petrovich Shterenberg (1881 - 1948)
David Petrovich Shterenberg
1881 - 1948
Mary Fedden (1915 - 2012)
Mary Fedden
1915 - 2012
Felice Carena (1879 - 1966)
Felice Carena
1879 - 1966
Werner Lange (1888 - 1955)
Werner Lange
1888 - 1955
John Nieto (1936 - 2018)
John Nieto
1936 - 2018
Peter Bömmels (1951)
Peter Bömmels
1951
Hermenegildo Anglada Camarasa (1871 - 1959)
Hermenegildo Anglada Camarasa
1871 - 1959
Henri Eugène Le Sidaner (1862 - 1939)
Henri Eugène Le Sidaner
1862 - 1939
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