Portrait Leon of Your 130 x 80

Imposing oil portrait, in foot by Léon Devos (130 x 80 cm ) presented in a setting 1930 - Renowned Belgian painter, post-impressionist ( 1897 - 1974 ) excelling in the nu portraits and intimate scenes - Founder of the group Nervia - Engaged volonta war ire at .17 years old. or, for that matter, he found his vocation as a painter - Pupil at the academies of Mons, Brussels and then professor and director of the Brussels Academy - In 1960, his palette became more flexible and his colour more vigorous. Author with J. Maes, of a titanic commission: the historical painting The swearing of the oath of King Leopold III for the Palace of Nations. Numerous awards and distinctions: Hainaut Prize (1932) and Carnegie Garden Club Award (1950). Member of the Royal Belgian Academy (1957). Retrospective in Namur in 1967. -Works at the Museums of Antwerp, Brussels, Charleroi, Ghent, La Louvière, Liège and Tournai among others. What is striking in this atypical journey is the determination, an incredible generosity in these canvases - A perfect colorist in the use of dull, fluffy and warm hues - This painting comes back from afar, it made me meet beautiful unusual and generous people - The other side of a canvas, as its history excites me - Good overall condition - Sold as it is, cf photos to be viewed well -

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