René Mels (1909-1977) - Composition abstraite 1965
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René Mels, Composition abstraite 1965, original aquarelle on paper with ink, 41.5 × 30 cm, signed by hand, created in 1965 in Belgium.
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René Mels (1909-1977) – Abstract composition – Circa 1965-1970 – Watercolor and ink – Signed
René Mels (1909-1977)
Abstract composition
Watercolor and ink on paper, circa 1965-1970
Signature: Signed “Mels” (or monogram) at the bottom right.
Verso blank, except for a few small workshop marks.
Dimensions: 41.5 × 30 cm
Sold unframed
Condition
Beautiful sheet, colors vivid and well preserved. Paper slightly aged, a few light handling creases. No major loss visible. The recto remains clean, bright and expressive. See photos.
Description
Gestural abstract composition by René Mels, created in the 1960s-1970s.
Colored washes (blues, yellows, pinks, violets, oranges, greens) overlap in fluid masses and blotches. On top, a dense network of black ink lines – scribbles, loops, hatches and nerve-like lines – traverses the composition and structures the movement.
The white of the paper remains largely present in the center and on the right, giving air and highlighting the vivacity of the colors and the tension of the lines.
The gesture is free and dual: watercolor lays down the color masses and transparencies, ink defines the drawing and provides the graphic rhythm. It bears the typical balance of Mels between expressive chromaticism and nervous writing, characteristic of his lyrical abstract period.
A living, dense, decorative work, very characteristic of the artist’s maturity.
Biography
René Mels (René Meulemans, 1909-1977) was trained at the Academies of Leuven and Brussels, then at La Cambre. After an early expressionist phase influenced by Permeke, he moved in 1947 toward abstraction.
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 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 held in numerous Belgian and international public collections, notably at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
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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 TranslateFR :
Payment required before the evening of October 25. No shipments possible from October 26 for nearly 3 weeks (absence).
EN :
Payment required before the evening of October 25. No shipments possible from October 26 for nearly 3 weeks (absence).
—-
René Mels (1909-1977) – Abstract composition – Circa 1965-1970 – Watercolor and ink – Signed
René Mels (1909-1977)
Abstract composition
Watercolor and ink on paper, circa 1965-1970
Signature: Signed “Mels” (or monogram) at the bottom right.
Verso blank, except for a few small workshop marks.
Dimensions: 41.5 × 30 cm
Sold unframed
Condition
Beautiful sheet, colors vivid and well preserved. Paper slightly aged, a few light handling creases. No major loss visible. The recto remains clean, bright and expressive. See photos.
Description
Gestural abstract composition by René Mels, created in the 1960s-1970s.
Colored washes (blues, yellows, pinks, violets, oranges, greens) overlap in fluid masses and blotches. On top, a dense network of black ink lines – scribbles, loops, hatches and nerve-like lines – traverses the composition and structures the movement.
The white of the paper remains largely present in the center and on the right, giving air and highlighting the vivacity of the colors and the tension of the lines.
The gesture is free and dual: watercolor lays down the color masses and transparencies, ink defines the drawing and provides the graphic rhythm. It bears the typical balance of Mels between expressive chromaticism and nervous writing, characteristic of his lyrical abstract period.
A living, dense, decorative work, very characteristic of the artist’s maturity.
Biography
René Mels (René Meulemans, 1909-1977) was trained at the Academies of Leuven and Brussels, then at La Cambre. After an early expressionist phase influenced by Permeke, he moved in 1947 toward abstraction.
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 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 held in numerous Belgian and international public collections, notably at 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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Original
Artist
René Mels (1909-1977)
Title of artwork
Composition abstraite 1965
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1965
Condition
Good condition
Height
30 cm
Width
41.5 cm
Style
Abstract
Period
1960-1970
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