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 Paul Marie Verstraeten (1870 - 1956)
Edmond Paul Marie Verstraeten
1870 - 1956
Jozef Cantré (1890 - 1957)
Jozef Cantré
1890 - 1957
Abraham Ortelius (1527 - 1598)
Abraham Ortelius
1527 - 1598
Jan Davidsz. de Heem (1606 - 1684)
Jan Davidsz. de Heem
1606 - 1684
Théodore Cériez (1832 - 1904)
Théodore Cériez
1832 - 1904
Raphael Coxie (1540 - 1616)
Raphael Coxie
1540 - 1616
Jan-Willem Rosier (1858 - 1931)
Jan-Willem Rosier
1858 - 1931
Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen (1728 - 1811)
Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen
1728 - 1811
Louis Pevernagie (1904 - 1970)
Louis Pevernagie
1904 - 1970
Jacob Campo Weyerman (1677 - 1747)
Jacob Campo Weyerman
1677 - 1747
Jacob van der Heyden (1573 - 1645)
Jacob van der Heyden
1573 - 1645
Adriaen van Stalbemt (1580 - 1662)
Adriaen van Stalbemt
1580 - 1662
Roelandt Savery (1576 - 1639)
Roelandt Savery
1576 - 1639
Rodolphe Paul Marie Wytsman (1860 - 1927)
Rodolphe Paul Marie Wytsman
1860 - 1927
Roger Raveel (1921 - 2013)
Roger Raveel
1921 - 2013
Alfred Jacques Verwee (1838 - 1895)
Alfred Jacques Verwee
1838 - 1895

Creators Fauvism

Filippo de Pisis (1896 - 1956)
Filippo de Pisis
1896 - 1956
Jonas Čeponis (1926 - 2003)
Jonas Čeponis
1926 - 2003
Charles Malle (1935 - 2023)
Charles Malle
1935 - 2023
Konstantinos Parthenis (1878 - 1967)
Konstantinos Parthenis
1878 - 1967
Emmy Gotzmann (1881 - 1950)
Emmy Gotzmann
1881 - 1950
Alexis Mérodack-Jeaneau (1873 - 1919)
Alexis Mérodack-Jeaneau
1873 - 1919
Nikolai Mikhailovich Gushchin (1888 - 1965)
Nikolai Mikhailovich Gushchin
1888 - 1965
Abraham Mintchine (1898 - 1931)
Abraham Mintchine
1898 - 1931
Lucien Pissarro (1863 - 1944)
Lucien Pissarro
1863 - 1944
Marguerite Zorach (1887 - 1968)
Marguerite Zorach
1887 - 1968
Eduard Yanovich Brentsens (1885 - 1929)
Eduard Yanovich Brentsens
1885 - 1929
Aleksandr Dmitrievich Aref'ev (1931 - 1978)
Aleksandr Dmitrievich Aref'ev
1931 - 1978
Rudolf Bredow (1909 - 1973)
Rudolf Bredow
1909 - 1973
August Macke (1887 - 1914)
August Macke
1887 - 1914
Charles Ephraim Burchfield (1893 - 1967)
Charles Ephraim Burchfield
1893 - 1967
John Currin (1962)
John Currin
1962
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