Lightening On The Sea - Léon Spillaert (1881-1946)
Artist: Léon Spillaert (1881-1946
Oil on canvas mounted on cardboard
31 × 28.5 cm
Signed at the lower left
Léon Spilliaert is a Belgian artist known for his often meditative works, marked by a strong sensitivity to light and to maritime or nocturnal atmospheres. In Éclaircie sur mer, he presents a pared-down scene in which the sea space becomes a true subject of introspection rather than a simple realistic depiction of the landscape.
This painting, signed at the lower left, clearly illustrates his subtle handling of contrasts and nuances. The relatively small format enhances the feeling of intimacy, like a fleeting vision: an opening of light over the sea, treated with a restraint that leaves room for imagination and contemplation. Spilliaert expresses here the characteristic tension between calm and a diffuse sense of unease, which is typical of his pictorial universe.
31 × 28.5 cm
Signed at the lower left
Léon Spilliaert is a Belgian artist known for his often meditative works, marked by a strong sensitivity to light and to maritime or nocturnal atmospheres. In Éclaircie sur mer, he presents a pared-down scene in which the sea space becomes a true subject of introspection rather than a simple realistic depiction of the landscape.
This painting, signed at the lower left, clearly illustrates his subtle handling of contrasts and nuances. The relatively small format enhances the feeling of intimacy, like a fleeting vision: an opening of light over the sea, treated with a restraint that leaves room for imagination and contemplation. Spilliaert expresses here the characteristic tension between calm and a diffuse sense of unease, which is typical of his pictorial universe.
14 000 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Modern Art
Condition: Good condition
Length: 31
Width: 28,5
Reference (ID): 1773620
Availability: In stock
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