René Mels (1909-1977) - Composition abstraite aquarelle 1975
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René Mels, Composition abstraite aquarelle 1975, original watercolour and ink on paper, 1975, signed and dated, 43 × 30.5 cm, Belgium, in good condition, original edition, abstract style.
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René Mels (1909-1977) – Composition – 1975 – Watercolor and ink – Signed and dated
René Mels (1909-1977)
Composition Watercolor and ink on paper, 1975
Signature Signed "R. Mels" at the bottom right. Date in pencil, under the signature: "75".
Verso blank, except for a small ink blot.
Dimensions 43 × 30.5 cm
Sold unframed
Condition
Beautiful sheet, light tones preserved. Paper slightly yellowed with time, a few handling creases, a horizontal crease at the bottom. Small ink blot on the verso. No major losses visible. The recto remains clean and bright. See photos.
Description
Watercolor and ink from 1975, untitled. In the center, a blue oval, surrounded by black hatchings. To the right, a pink mass; to the left, blue and green washes. The stroke is short everywhere: spirals, hatchings, arcs that close the composition without filling it.
The white of the paper remains ample at the top and bottom. The gesture is more graphic than in the pure washes of the same year: the ink holds the drawing, the watercolor lays down the color.
This is a sheet from the final period, signed and dated, two years before Mels's death. Horizontal format. Color is noted by masses, the line on top.
Biography
René Mels (René Meulemans, 1909-1977) trained at the Académie des Beaux-Arts of Leuven and Brussels, then at La Cambre. After an early Expressionist phase influenced by Permeke, he moved toward abstraction from 1947.
Active member of Jeune Peinture Belge (exhibitions 1947-1948 at the Palais des Beaux-Arts, 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 flexible handwriting, and expressive chromaticism. In 1950, a state grant allowed him to work at Stanley William Hayter’s Atelier 17 in Paris.
His watercolors, engravings, pastels, and paintings are included 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) – Composition – 1975 – Watercolor and ink – Signed and dated
René Mels (1909-1977)
Composition Watercolor and ink on paper, 1975
Signature Signed "R. Mels" at the bottom right. Date in pencil, under the signature: "75".
Verso blank, except for a small ink blot.
Dimensions 43 × 30.5 cm
Sold unframed
Condition
Beautiful sheet, light tones preserved. Paper slightly yellowed with time, a few handling creases, a horizontal crease at the bottom. Small ink blot on the verso. No major losses visible. The recto remains clean and bright. See photos.
Description
Watercolor and ink from 1975, untitled. In the center, a blue oval, surrounded by black hatchings. To the right, a pink mass; to the left, blue and green washes. The stroke is short everywhere: spirals, hatchings, arcs that close the composition without filling it.
The white of the paper remains ample at the top and bottom. The gesture is more graphic than in the pure washes of the same year: the ink holds the drawing, the watercolor lays down the color.
This is a sheet from the final period, signed and dated, two years before Mels's death. Horizontal format. Color is noted by masses, the line on top.
Biography
René Mels (René Meulemans, 1909-1977) trained at the Académie des Beaux-Arts of Leuven and Brussels, then at La Cambre. After an early Expressionist phase influenced by Permeke, he moved toward abstraction from 1947.
Active member of Jeune Peinture Belge (exhibitions 1947-1948 at the Palais des Beaux-Arts, 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 flexible handwriting, and expressive chromaticism. In 1950, a state grant allowed him to work at Stanley William Hayter’s Atelier 17 in Paris.
His watercolors, engravings, pastels, and paintings are included 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)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Composition abstraite aquarelle 1975
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1975
Condition
Good condition
Height
30.5 cm
Width
43 cm
Style
Abstract
Period
1970-1980
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