1880 - 1972

Factsheet

  • Died: 1972
  • Top 3 works: Sleep on Grey Water
  • Works on this site: 1
  • Art period: Modern
  • Lifespan: 92 years

The Life and Art of Maurice Sys

Born in Ghent, Belgium, Maurice Sys was a painter, pastellist, and watercolorist. He received his formal training at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent and later spent four years studying at the Higher Institute of Fine Arts in Antwerp. His artistic journey saw him residing in Laethem-Saint-Martin between 1907 and 1923, and he was considered a member of the second group of the School of Laethem-Saint-Martin. During the First World War, he sought refuge in the Netherlands before returning to settle in Ghent in 1923.

His diverse body of work encompasses landscapes, seascapes, interior scenes, portraits, nudes, and still lifes. He was particularly drawn to the views of rivers, the banks of the Lys, the picturesque towns of Holland, ports, and the lives of fishermen. Often working from a boat converted into a studio, he navigated Flemish rivers toward France and the Netherlands to capture marine views. His technique evolved from using large brushstrokes until approximately 1920 toward a style where impressionism informed the light, atmosphere, and vivid colors of his compositions.

Exhibitions and Collections

Maurice Sys's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, including the 1905 Universal Exhibition in Liège, where his painting La Maison du passeur was acquired by the French government. His pieces have been showcased in various salons in Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège, as well as in several art galleries. His artistic output includes notable works such as:

His paintings are preserved in several museum collections, including the following:

Otázky a odpovede

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V akom historickom období tvoril/a Maurice Sys?

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Otázka 1:
In which Belgian city was Maurice Sys born?
Otázka 2:
Which art group was Maurice Sys a member of?
Otázka 3:
What was Maurice Sys's primary occupation besides being a painter?
Otázka 4:
Which work by Maurice Sys was acquired by the French government at the 1905 Liège Universal Exhibition?
Otázka 5:
Where did Maurice Sys seek refuge during World War I?