René Mels (1909-1977) - Le Port de Cannes
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René Mels, Le Port de Cannes, watercolour and ink on paper, 44 × 36 cm, 1950, Original edition, signed with monogram RM, in good condition, Belgium.
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René Mels (1909-1977) – Port of Cannes
Watercolor and ink on paper – 1950s
Artist: René Mels (pseudonym of René Meulemans, 1909-1977) – Belgium
Technique: Watercolor and ink on paper
Dimensions: 44 × 36 cm
Signature: Monogram “RM” at bottom right + handwritten annotation “port - a Cannes” at bottom left
Presentation: Sold unframed
Condition: Good overall. Two small tears on the edge (to note)
Beautiful and expressive original watercolor by René Mels.
This dynamic composition offers an abstract and lyrical interpretation of the Port of Cannes.
Architectural structures and stylized masts rise toward an intense blue sky, punctuated by touches of green (hills) and ochres. The energetic black lines and fluid washes (blue, gray, yellows, browns) create a rhythmic tension characteristic of Mels’s abstraction in the 1950s, a period when the artist stayed in France thanks to a state scholarship and attended the Atelier 17 of S.W. Hayter.
Biography
René Mels (René Meulemans, 1909-1977) was trained at the Academies of Leuven (Louvain) and Brussels, then at La Cambre. After an early expressionist phase influenced by Permeke, he moved toward abstraction starting in 1947.
Active member of Jeune Peinture Belge (exhibitions 1947-1948 at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels), he joined the group Art abstrait in 1952 and co-founded Cap d’encre in 1963. His work is characterized by a concern for construction, a flexible handling, and expressive chromaticism.
His engravings and paintings are held in numerous public Belgian and international collections.
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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 TranslateRené Mels (1909-1977) – Port of Cannes
Watercolor and ink on paper – 1950s
Artist: René Mels (pseudonym of René Meulemans, 1909-1977) – Belgium
Technique: Watercolor and ink on paper
Dimensions: 44 × 36 cm
Signature: Monogram “RM” at bottom right + handwritten annotation “port - a Cannes” at bottom left
Presentation: Sold unframed
Condition: Good overall. Two small tears on the edge (to note)
Beautiful and expressive original watercolor by René Mels.
This dynamic composition offers an abstract and lyrical interpretation of the Port of Cannes.
Architectural structures and stylized masts rise toward an intense blue sky, punctuated by touches of green (hills) and ochres. The energetic black lines and fluid washes (blue, gray, yellows, browns) create a rhythmic tension characteristic of Mels’s abstraction in the 1950s, a period when the artist stayed in France thanks to a state scholarship and attended the Atelier 17 of S.W. Hayter.
Biography
René Mels (René Meulemans, 1909-1977) was trained at the Academies of Leuven (Louvain) and Brussels, then at La Cambre. After an early expressionist phase influenced by Permeke, he moved toward abstraction starting in 1947.
Active member of Jeune Peinture Belge (exhibitions 1947-1948 at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels), he joined the group Art abstrait in 1952 and co-founded Cap d’encre in 1963. His work is characterized by a concern for construction, a flexible handling, and expressive chromaticism.
His engravings and paintings are held in numerous public Belgian and international collections.
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
René Mels (1909-1977)
Sold with frame
No
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Le Port de Cannes
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1950
Condition
Good condition
Height
36 cm
Width
44 cm
Style
Abstract
Period
1950-1960
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