Roger Somville (1923-2014) Ceramic Dish With Enamelled Cover Fish Decor Atelier De Dour

Roger SOMVILLE (1923-2014). Ceramic dish with polychrome enamelled cover with fish decoration. Dour ceramic workshop.
Signed on the back Somville and Dour, incised mark F. Trenchant.
Dimensions: 31.5x22 cm. 

Condition report: small thin crack to the edge.

Roger Somville was a Belgian artist, born on October 10, 1923, and passed away on July 19, 2014. He was known for his works that encompassed various genres, including portraits, still lifes, and abstract art. He was also active in the Belgian art scene and was a member of the artistic group "Jeune Peinture Belge" (Young Belgian Painting).
A distinctive feature of his work was the use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes. His works carried powerful emotional undertones and could transition from realism to abstraction. Somville was also recognized for his interest in social and political themes, and his works often reflected societal changes and events of his time.
Roger Somville was also known for his works in the field of ceramics, including plates with depictions of animals. These works retained his characteristic style, including the use of vibrant colors and expressive forms.