Eugene Eechaut (1928-2019) - Nu féminin aux cheveux d’orage
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Eugène Eechaut (1928-2019)
Nude, female, with stormy hair
China ink on paper, September 10, 1978
Artist’s studio stamp on the back + Pfeiffer Gallery seal, Brussels
Dimensions: 41 × 31 cm (with frame)
Sold framed
Condition: Excellent condition – artwork framed and ready to hang.
Framing: Natural light wood frame with black passe-partout (included).
Description of the work
Magnificent drawing in Chinese ink by Eugène Eechaut dated September 10, 1978.
This kneeling female nude captivates with its expressiveness and great freedom of line. The body is rendered with a blend of linear economy and gestural energy, especially evident in the dark, tumultuous mane that contrasts with the purity of the body’s lines.
The stance, at once intimate and dynamic, reveals a powerful sensuality while maintaining remarkable graphic elegance.
The work perfectly illustrates Eechaut’s talent in the art of the nude: a living, precise, suggestive line that captures the essence of movement and the human form with sobriety and intensity.
Typical of his late-1970s output, this drawing blends the classicism of the nude with the modernity of the gesture.
Biography
Eugène Eechaut (1928-2019) was a Belgian artist of French origin, a painter, draftsman and watercolorist known for a sensitive, poetic universe, situated at the crossroads of free figuration, abstraction and drawing of great delicacy. He settled in Belgium, taking evening classes at the Saint-Gilles Academy (Brussels) while largely self-tostudy refined his craft.
As early as 1958, he received his first distinctions at the European Center of Art and Aesthetics. A member of the Jecta Group since 1968, he developed a personal style marked by the influence of Gromaire and La Fresnaye, while asserting a unique voice.
His work explores landscapes, abstract compositions, nudes, floral still lifes, as well as more fantastical themes or inspired by the insect world. He produced numerous graphic, industrial or animal drawings, using ink dilutions and texture effects with virtuosity.
The Galerie Tamara Pfeiffer (Galerie Pfeiffer) in Brussels played a decisive role in his career between the 1960s and 1980s. She regularly exhibited him alongside great masters of the 20th century such as René Magritte (with whom he maintained a deep friendship), Jean Cocteau, Ambrogiani, Bricault, Félicien Rops and many others.
This international visibility contributed to his recognition among collectors.
His work, appreciated for the delicacy of line, the expressive strength of the matter, and a great freedom of expression, captivates with its elegance and intimate atmosphere.
After his passing in 2019 in Brussels, the recent rediscovery of his studio shed light on a multitude of works and archives, highlighting the rarity and quality of his production.
Today, his watercolors, inks and paintings are in numerous private collections and continue to be sought for their visual poetry and authenticity.
Seller's Story
About SR Fine Art
With nearly 28 years of experience in the art market, I am passionate about rediscovering artists’ studios and bringing their works to a wide audience on Catawiki.
I specialize in Belgian and European modern and contemporary art. My flagship collection is the studio archive of Robert Detheux (nearly 1,500 works on paper). I also offer surrealist drawings, beautiful abstract paintings from the 1950s, magnificent nude photographs by Michel Pinel, contemporary paintings, Cobra compositions, and works by Marcus de Vestele, Gundi Falk, René Mels, Eugène Eechaut and many others.
From intimate drawings to large formats, there is something for every taste and every budget. The vast majority of my auctions start at 1 € with no reserve price, giving everyone the chance to acquire unique pieces.
Every shipment is prepared with the utmost care using professional museum-quality packaging to ensure perfect condition upon arrival.
Join my growing community of satisfied clients and follow my new auctions to discover rare works from these exceptional studios.
Thank you for your trust and happy bidding!
SR Fine Art
Translated by Google TranslateEugène Eechaut (1928-2019)
Nude, female, with stormy hair
China ink on paper, September 10, 1978
Artist’s studio stamp on the back + Pfeiffer Gallery seal, Brussels
Dimensions: 41 × 31 cm (with frame)
Sold framed
Condition: Excellent condition – artwork framed and ready to hang.
Framing: Natural light wood frame with black passe-partout (included).
Description of the work
Magnificent drawing in Chinese ink by Eugène Eechaut dated September 10, 1978.
This kneeling female nude captivates with its expressiveness and great freedom of line. The body is rendered with a blend of linear economy and gestural energy, especially evident in the dark, tumultuous mane that contrasts with the purity of the body’s lines.
The stance, at once intimate and dynamic, reveals a powerful sensuality while maintaining remarkable graphic elegance.
The work perfectly illustrates Eechaut’s talent in the art of the nude: a living, precise, suggestive line that captures the essence of movement and the human form with sobriety and intensity.
Typical of his late-1970s output, this drawing blends the classicism of the nude with the modernity of the gesture.
Biography
Eugène Eechaut (1928-2019) was a Belgian artist of French origin, a painter, draftsman and watercolorist known for a sensitive, poetic universe, situated at the crossroads of free figuration, abstraction and drawing of great delicacy. He settled in Belgium, taking evening classes at the Saint-Gilles Academy (Brussels) while largely self-tostudy refined his craft.
As early as 1958, he received his first distinctions at the European Center of Art and Aesthetics. A member of the Jecta Group since 1968, he developed a personal style marked by the influence of Gromaire and La Fresnaye, while asserting a unique voice.
His work explores landscapes, abstract compositions, nudes, floral still lifes, as well as more fantastical themes or inspired by the insect world. He produced numerous graphic, industrial or animal drawings, using ink dilutions and texture effects with virtuosity.
The Galerie Tamara Pfeiffer (Galerie Pfeiffer) in Brussels played a decisive role in his career between the 1960s and 1980s. She regularly exhibited him alongside great masters of the 20th century such as René Magritte (with whom he maintained a deep friendship), Jean Cocteau, Ambrogiani, Bricault, Félicien Rops and many others.
This international visibility contributed to his recognition among collectors.
His work, appreciated for the delicacy of line, the expressive strength of the matter, and a great freedom of expression, captivates with its elegance and intimate atmosphere.
After his passing in 2019 in Brussels, the recent rediscovery of his studio shed light on a multitude of works and archives, highlighting the rarity and quality of his production.
Today, his watercolors, inks and paintings are in numerous private collections and continue to be sought for their visual poetry and authenticity.
Seller's Story
About SR Fine Art
With nearly 28 years of experience in the art market, I am passionate about rediscovering artists’ studios and bringing their works to a wide audience on Catawiki.
I specialize in Belgian and European modern and contemporary art. My flagship collection is the studio archive of Robert Detheux (nearly 1,500 works on paper). I also offer surrealist drawings, beautiful abstract paintings from the 1950s, magnificent nude photographs by Michel Pinel, contemporary paintings, Cobra compositions, and works by Marcus de Vestele, Gundi Falk, René Mels, Eugène Eechaut and many others.
From intimate drawings to large formats, there is something for every taste and every budget. The vast majority of my auctions start at 1 € with no reserve price, giving everyone the chance to acquire unique pieces.
Every shipment is prepared with the utmost care using professional museum-quality packaging to ensure perfect condition upon arrival.
Join my growing community of satisfied clients and follow my new auctions to discover rare works from these exceptional studios.
Thank you for your trust and happy bidding!
SR Fine Art
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Artist
Eugene Eechaut (1928-2019)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Nu féminin aux cheveux d’orage
Technique
Ink
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1978
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
41 cm
Width
31 cm
Depiction/theme
Nude
Style
Abstract
Period
1970-1980
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