René Mels (1909-1977) - Composition aquarelle et encre – Circa 1965
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René Mels, Composition aquarelle et encre – Circa 1965, original edition, an aquarelle on paper measuring 50 × 40 cm, monogrammed signature 'M', country of origin Belgium, condition good, sold by owner or dealer.
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René Mels (1909-1977) – Watercolor and ink on paper – Circa 1960-1965 – Monogrammed
René Mels (1909-1977)
Composition
Watercolor and ink on paper, circa 1960-1965
Signature: Monogrammed “M” at the bottom right.
Dimensions: 50 × 40 cm with modern mat
Sold with mat, unframed
Condition
Generally good. Washes stable, ink clear, paper sound.
The front remains vivid and contrasted.
Description
Beautiful sheet by René Mels created around 1960-1965. The watercolor first opens the field: blues, pinks, ochres, oranges, a green in the bottom right. Over it, black ink hatches in oblique, crisscrossing swaths, sometimes tight like a mesh. The gesture accelerates the color without closing it.
One can read a landscape in motion, a summer light, masses of foliage, without anything freezing. The paper remains visible in places, giving air to the composition. A nerve-wracked and chromatic studio work, typical of Mels at this moment: lyric washes and almost calligraphic writing.
Biography
René Mels (René Meulemans, 1909-1977) was trained at the Academies of Leuven and Brussels, then at La Cambre. After an early expressionist start influenced by Permeke, he evolves from 1947 toward abstraction. An active member of Young Belgian Painting (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 with construction, a supple writing style and expressive chromaticism. In 1950, a state grant enabled him to work at Stanley William Hayter’s Atelier 17 in Paris. His watercolors, engravings, pastels and paintings are held in numerous public Belgian and international collections, notably the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
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 TranslateRené Mels (1909-1977) – Watercolor and ink on paper – Circa 1960-1965 – Monogrammed
René Mels (1909-1977)
Composition
Watercolor and ink on paper, circa 1960-1965
Signature: Monogrammed “M” at the bottom right.
Dimensions: 50 × 40 cm with modern mat
Sold with mat, unframed
Condition
Generally good. Washes stable, ink clear, paper sound.
The front remains vivid and contrasted.
Description
Beautiful sheet by René Mels created around 1960-1965. The watercolor first opens the field: blues, pinks, ochres, oranges, a green in the bottom right. Over it, black ink hatches in oblique, crisscrossing swaths, sometimes tight like a mesh. The gesture accelerates the color without closing it.
One can read a landscape in motion, a summer light, masses of foliage, without anything freezing. The paper remains visible in places, giving air to the composition. A nerve-wracked and chromatic studio work, typical of Mels at this moment: lyric washes and almost calligraphic writing.
Biography
René Mels (René Meulemans, 1909-1977) was trained at the Academies of Leuven and Brussels, then at La Cambre. After an early expressionist start influenced by Permeke, he evolves from 1947 toward abstraction. An active member of Young Belgian Painting (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 with construction, a supple writing style and expressive chromaticism. In 1950, a state grant enabled him to work at Stanley William Hayter’s Atelier 17 in Paris. His watercolors, engravings, pastels and paintings are held in numerous public Belgian and international collections, notably the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
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
Composition aquarelle et encre – Circa 1965
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1965
Condition
Good condition
Height
40 cm
Width
50 cm
Style
Abstract
Period
1960-1970
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