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

Florent Nicolas Crabeels (1829 - 1896)
Florent Nicolas Crabeels
1829 - 1896
Pieter van Bredael (1629 - 1719)
Pieter van Bredael
1629 - 1719
Joseph van Bredael (1688 - 1739)
Joseph van Bredael
1688 - 1739
Théo van Rysselberghe (1862 - 1926)
Théo van Rysselberghe
1862 - 1926
Alfred Ronner (1851 - 1901)
Alfred Ronner
1851 - 1901
Rodolphe Raoul Ubac (1910 - 1985)
Rodolphe Raoul Ubac
1910 - 1985
Jacques Joseph Eckhout (1793 - 1861)
Jacques Joseph Eckhout
1793 - 1861
Gerhard August Schneider (1842 - 1873)
Gerhard August Schneider
1842 - 1873
Martin Verstappen (1773 - 1852)
Martin Verstappen
1773 - 1852
Eugène Joseph Verboeckhoven (1798 - 1881)
Eugène Joseph Verboeckhoven
1798 - 1881
Pieter Balten (1527 - 1584)
Pieter Balten
1527 - 1584
Abraham Ortelius (1527 - 1598)
Abraham Ortelius
1527 - 1598
Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen (1728 - 1811)
Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen
1728 - 1811
Jan van der Straet (1523 - 1605)
Jan van der Straet
1523 - 1605
Pieter Snayers (1592 - 1667)
Pieter Snayers
1592 - 1667
Henri-Joseph Ruxthiel (1775 - 1837)
Henri-Joseph Ruxthiel
1775 - 1837

Creators Fauvism

Nikolai Vasilievich Mescherin (1864 - 1916)
Nikolai Vasilievich Mescherin
1864 - 1916
Roland Oudot (1897 - 1981)
Roland Oudot
1897 - 1981
Georges Dufrénoy (1870 - 1943)
Georges Dufrénoy
1870 - 1943
Fritz Friedrichs (1882 - 1928)
Fritz Friedrichs
1882 - 1928
Henri Liénard de Saint-Délis (1878 - 1949)
Henri Liénard de Saint-Délis
1878 - 1949
Theodore Butler (1861 - 1936)
Theodore Butler
1861 - 1936
Gheorghe Petrashku (1872 - 1949)
Gheorghe Petrashku
1872 - 1949
Alexander Young Jackson (1882 - 1974)
Alexander Young Jackson
1882 - 1974
Wilhelm Rudolph (1889 - 1982)
Wilhelm Rudolph
1889 - 1982
Matthew Smith (1879 - 1959)
Matthew Smith
1879 - 1959
Charles-François Guérin (1875 - 1939)
Charles-François Guérin
1875 - 1939
Enrico Paulucci (1901 - 1999)
Enrico Paulucci
1901 - 1999
Michael Borremans (1963)
Michael Borremans
1963
Fikret Muallâ Saygı (1903 - 1967)
Fikret Muallâ Saygı
1903 - 1967
James Wilson Morrice (1865 - 1924)
James Wilson Morrice
1865 - 1924
Vitold Antonovich Manastyrsky (1915 - 1992)
Vitold Antonovich Manastyrsky
1915 - 1992
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