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Linnen canvas · Certificaat van echtheid · Wereldwijd verzonden Gustave De Smet · 1877 – 1943

Little bridge, (1914)

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 1 of 42 artworks by Gustave De Smet
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Gees and Two Children in the Garden, (1910)

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 2 of 42 artworks by Gustave De Smet
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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The artist

Gustave De Smet

1877 – 1943

Snelle feiten

Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
Born1877, Ghent, Belgium
Died1943
Top-ranked workLittle bridge, (1914)
Top 3 worksLittle bridge, (1914), Gees and Two Children in the Garden, (1910)
NationalityBelgium

Biography

A Pioneer of Flemish Expressionism

Gustave De Smet was a Belgian painter and printmaker who emerged as a central figure in the development of Flemish Expressionism. Born in Ghent, he was the son of a decorative painter and photographer. His early years involved assisting his father with the decoration of fairground buildings, inns, and stores. While he attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent, he often preferred to work in nature rather than following strict academic instruction.

His artistic journey led him to the Sint-Martens-Latem artists' colony, where he initially encountered the influence of Luminism. However, his style underwent a significant transformation through his associations with other artists and his exposure to various movements. His work eventually became characterized by a fusion of Expressionism and Cubism, often focusing on themes such as:

Artistic Evolution and Style

De Smet's visual language evolved through significant stylistic shifts. During his time in the Netherlands, his work was influenced by the Bergen School and the works of Henri Le Fauconnier. This period saw him move toward a style that utilized a saturated palette, warm autumnal tones, and broad brushstrokes. He often employed chiaroscuro effects and simplified lines to emphasize structure and expressive quality.

His later years were marked by a peak in his unique mixture of Expressionism and Cubism. Despite facing financial hardships during the Great Depression, which led to the bankruptcy of the Galerie Le Centaure and the sale of many of his works, he remained dedicated to his craft. He eventually settled in Deurle, where his home was later preserved as a museum.

Vraag en antwoord

Waar en wanneer is Gustave De Smet geboren?

Gustave De Smet werd geboren in Ghent in 1877.

In welke stad en welk land is Gustave De Smet geboren?

Gustave De Smet werd geboren in Ghent, in Belgium.

Waar kan ik de kunstwerken van Gustave De Smet ontdekken, ingedeeld op onderwerp?

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Door de redactie van WikiOO.org Bijgewerkt op 14 oktober 2026

Quiz voor verzamelaars

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What artistic movement significantly influenced Gustave De Smet's style after meeting Henri Le Fauconnier?
Where was Gustave De Smet’s house preserved as a local museum?

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