Robert Detheux - 1979 - Surrealist Painting On Canvas "madame La Colonelle"

Discover "Portrait Belliqueux / Madame la colonel" by Belgian artist Robert Detheux, a captivating work from 1979. Measuring 70 cm x 60 cm, this canvas evokes a mysterious and imposing presence. The title suggests a fascinating duality between gentleness and inner strength. Inspired by Abstract Expressionism and Surrealism, this work recalls the styles of Francis Bacon and René Magritte. A profound exploration of identity and authority, at the crossroads between dream and reality. Provenance: Collection of the artist's family. Biography: Robert Detheux, born in Brussels in 1932, established himself in the 1950s as a singular figure on the Belgian art scene, notably through his involvement in the Surrealist and Dadaist movements. His works demonstrate his ability to blend poetry, subversion, and visual invention. From the 1970s onwards, he moved towards a lyrical abstraction, whilst retaining the influence of surrealism and Dadaism. Shipping The work will be sent flat, very well protected.