Eugène Eechaut (1928-2019) - 2 works- Abstract landscape - Framed

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Eugène Eechaut (1928-2019)

Watercolor on paper, hand signed, dated and framed

1965

This pair of early works by Eugène Eechaut presents a minimalist, semi-abstract approach to landscape, where form is reduced to atmosphere, color, and subtle spatial suggestion rather than detailed depiction. Executed in watercolor on paper, the compositions evoke distant horizons and quiet terrains shaped by light and mood.

Created in 1965, these works belong to the artist’s early period and already reveal his sensitivity to tonal balance and restrained abstraction. Soft transitions of blue, green, and earthy hues create a calm, contemplative rhythm, allowing the viewer to experience the landscape as an emotional impression rather than a literal place.

Both works are signed and dated by the artist, confirming their authenticity. They are presented in simple frames with glass, ready to be displayed and well suited to a contemporary or minimalist interior.

The dimensions with a simple frame measure 23 × 32 cm


About the artist:

Eugène Eechaut (1928–2019) was a Belgian artist whose career evolved at the crossroads of imagination, technical discipline, and artistic dialogue. He began gaining recognition in 1958, when he received his first distinctions from the European Center for Art and Aesthetics. Early in his career, Eechaut became a member of the artist collective JECTA, an influential Belgian group that included René Magritte. His participation in this circle is confirmed by two surviving newspaper clippings documenting shared exhibitions and professional activity within the group.

Since the 1960s, Eugène Eechaut became a regular participant in exhibitions at the Tamara Pfeiffer Gallery in Brussels, a venue internationally recognized for presenting leading figures of modern and avant-garde art. A preserved invitation card from the 1968–1969 exhibition season confirms that Eechaut exhibited in the same gallery alongside major artists such as Max Ernst, Jean Cocteau, Paul Klee, Dorothea Tanning, Léon Navez, Dunoyer de Segonzac, and Félix Labisse. These archival materials clearly demonstrate that Eechaut shared exhibition space with some of the most influential artists of the twentieth century.

Over the course of his artistic life, Eechaut developed several distinctive and recognizable artistic styles, rather than adhering to a single visual language. His work is characterized by evolving color palettes and a strong sense of structure, combining elegance with expressive freedom. He gradually refined and mastered ink techniques, achieving a high level of precision and control that became a defining element of his artistic identity.

Despite consistent exhibition activity and professional recognition, Eechaut remained notably discreet and protective of his work, rarely offering pieces for sale—even within his own family. This personal approach has contributed to the rarity of his works on the market today. Supported by archival documents, exhibition invitations, and press records, Eugène Eechaut’s legacy emerges as that of a disciplined and original artist, firmly embedded in the European art scene and in direct dialogue with some of its most celebrated figures.

Will be well packaged, protected and insured

Eugène Eechaut (1928-2019)

Watercolor on paper, hand signed, dated and framed

1965

This pair of early works by Eugène Eechaut presents a minimalist, semi-abstract approach to landscape, where form is reduced to atmosphere, color, and subtle spatial suggestion rather than detailed depiction. Executed in watercolor on paper, the compositions evoke distant horizons and quiet terrains shaped by light and mood.

Created in 1965, these works belong to the artist’s early period and already reveal his sensitivity to tonal balance and restrained abstraction. Soft transitions of blue, green, and earthy hues create a calm, contemplative rhythm, allowing the viewer to experience the landscape as an emotional impression rather than a literal place.

Both works are signed and dated by the artist, confirming their authenticity. They are presented in simple frames with glass, ready to be displayed and well suited to a contemporary or minimalist interior.

The dimensions with a simple frame measure 23 × 32 cm


About the artist:

Eugène Eechaut (1928–2019) was a Belgian artist whose career evolved at the crossroads of imagination, technical discipline, and artistic dialogue. He began gaining recognition in 1958, when he received his first distinctions from the European Center for Art and Aesthetics. Early in his career, Eechaut became a member of the artist collective JECTA, an influential Belgian group that included René Magritte. His participation in this circle is confirmed by two surviving newspaper clippings documenting shared exhibitions and professional activity within the group.

Since the 1960s, Eugène Eechaut became a regular participant in exhibitions at the Tamara Pfeiffer Gallery in Brussels, a venue internationally recognized for presenting leading figures of modern and avant-garde art. A preserved invitation card from the 1968–1969 exhibition season confirms that Eechaut exhibited in the same gallery alongside major artists such as Max Ernst, Jean Cocteau, Paul Klee, Dorothea Tanning, Léon Navez, Dunoyer de Segonzac, and Félix Labisse. These archival materials clearly demonstrate that Eechaut shared exhibition space with some of the most influential artists of the twentieth century.

Over the course of his artistic life, Eechaut developed several distinctive and recognizable artistic styles, rather than adhering to a single visual language. His work is characterized by evolving color palettes and a strong sense of structure, combining elegance with expressive freedom. He gradually refined and mastered ink techniques, achieving a high level of precision and control that became a defining element of his artistic identity.

Despite consistent exhibition activity and professional recognition, Eechaut remained notably discreet and protective of his work, rarely offering pieces for sale—even within his own family. This personal approach has contributed to the rarity of his works on the market today. Supported by archival documents, exhibition invitations, and press records, Eugène Eechaut’s legacy emerges as that of a disciplined and original artist, firmly embedded in the European art scene and in direct dialogue with some of its most celebrated figures.

Will be well packaged, protected and insured

Details

Artist
Eugène Eechaut (1928-2019)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
2 works- Abstract landscape - Framed
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Belgium
Year
1965
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
23 cm
Width
32 cm
Depiction/Theme
Landscape
Style
Abstract
Period
1970-1980
BelgiumVerified
714
Objects sold
100%
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