René Mels (1909-1977) - Composition abstraite gestuelle
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René Mels (1909–1977) – Composition abstraite gestuelle; ink and wash on paper, 40 × 50 cm, dated 1976, hand-signed, original edition, Belgium.
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René Mels (1909-1977) – Gesture-based abstract composition – Ink and wash on paper – Signed and dated 1975 – Belgian School / Lyric Abstraction
Artist:
René Mels (pseudonym of René Meulemans, 1909 Herent – 1977 Kraainem)
Technique:
India ink and wash (watercolor) on paper
Signed and dated “Mels 75” at the bottom right
Work on paper, gestural and colorful period
Date: 1975
Dimensions: 50 × 40 cm (with mat)
Condition: Very good overall. Work sold unframed (mat included).
Description:
A vibrant gestural abstract composition by René Mels dated 1975. On a background of watercolor wash in rich, luminous tones (deep blues, purples, pinks and greens/yellows), the artist unfolds a dense and energetic network of black strokes, hatchings and vigorous curves. The gesture is free, swirling and full of vitality, creating a rhythmic dynamism and strong chromatic expressiveness.
This work perfectly illustrates the artist’s mastery of lyric abstraction, where line and color unite in a powerful and poetic movement.
Biography of the artist:
René Mels (1909-1977), pseudonym of René Meulemans, is a major Belgian artist of the postwar period. Trained at the University of Louvain and then in Brussels, he develops an intense graphic practice. After 1945, he works in Paris in the studios of Stanley William Hayter and Johnny Friedlaender.
Known for his abstract and semi-figurative compositions as well as his series of etchings, he was an active member of the Belgian School. His works are in the collections of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Brussels) and the University of Leuven Museum.
René Mels (1909-1977) – Gesture-based abstract composition – Ink and wash on paper – Signed and dated 1975 – Belgian School / Lyric Abstraction
Artist:
René Mels (pseudonym of René Meulemans, 1909 Herent – 1977 Kraainem)
Technique:
India ink and wash (watercolor) on paper
Signed and dated “Mels 75” at the bottom right
Work on paper, gestural and colorful period
Date: 1975
Dimensions: 50 × 40 cm (with mat)
Condition: Very good overall. Work sold unframed (mat included).
Description:
A vibrant gestural abstract composition by René Mels dated 1975. On a background of watercolor wash in rich, luminous tones (deep blues, purples, pinks and greens/yellows), the artist unfolds a dense and energetic network of black strokes, hatchings and vigorous curves. The gesture is free, swirling and full of vitality, creating a rhythmic dynamism and strong chromatic expressiveness.
This work perfectly illustrates the artist’s mastery of lyric abstraction, where line and color unite in a powerful and poetic movement.
Biography of the artist:
René Mels (1909-1977), pseudonym of René Meulemans, is a major Belgian artist of the postwar period. Trained at the University of Louvain and then in Brussels, he develops an intense graphic practice. After 1945, he works in Paris in the studios of Stanley William Hayter and Johnny Friedlaender.
Known for his abstract and semi-figurative compositions as well as his series of etchings, he was an active member of the Belgian School. His works are in the collections of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (Brussels) and the University of Leuven Museum.
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Artist
René Mels (1909-1977)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Composition abstraite gestuelle
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1976
Condition
Good condition
Height
40 cm
Width
50 cm
Style
Abstract
Period
1970-1980
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