Marie-Thérèse Duchâteau

This beautiful pastel of a young Amerindian girl has been made in 1892 by Marie-Thérèse Duchateau, sometimes called only Thérèse, according to the inscription found on the support back. Born in the city of Tours, she studied at the Académie Julian as Tony-Robert Fleury’s and Flameng’s pupil. She exhibited many women’s portraits and pastels at … Continue reading “Marie-Thérèse Duchâteau”

Émile Fabry

This wonderful double portrait is illustrative of the artist Émile Fabry’s creative process. Depicted en profile, the soldier and young woman have been depicted in an idealized manner. The stoic, long gaze conforms to the rigidity of a statue, exercising monumentality. The hazy, dotted technique of colouring, a fine combination between Symbolism and Pointillism, emanates … Continue reading “Émile Fabry”

TEFAF ONLINE

No other art fair can celebrate the collecting experience quite like TEFAF. This year’s TEFAF Online edition will explore the theme of The Art of Collecting across 7,000 years of art history and through the perspectives of today’s most renowned exhibitors and collectors. Exhibitors will display up to three artworks, which will tell a single … Continue reading “TEFAF ONLINE”

Felix Labisse

One of the most powerful portraits painted by Félix Labisse. This work combines Labisse life-long passion for theatre, and his unique artistic vision. While he was not a member of the Surrealist group that formed around André Breton, his work clearly occupies a place in the world of surrealism. Fantastical, disturbing and populated by hybrid … Continue reading “Felix Labisse”

TEFAF ONLINE

TEFAF ONLINE is a digital art fair, bringing together the global TEFAF community. Focus on excellency, more than 300 objects have been vetted, and are now visible on this platforme. Register here to have access to this wonderful event !  

Jean Delville

This spectacular work by Jean Delville is a preliminary drawing for one of his monumental decorative panels at the renowned Palais de Justice in Brussels. Influenced by Joséphin Péladan in his belief that the mission of the arts must be to spread esoteric precepts among the masses, Delville promoted monumental art in public spaces, founding … Continue reading “Jean Delville”

Adolfo Wildt

This splendid marble is among Adolfo Wildt’s most iconic works. The Italian sculptor, whose style is so profoundly personal and genuine that it resists classification, remained indifferent to the concerns of the avant-gardes or schools of his time. Born in Milan in 1868, Wildt was considered one of the last great symbolists. His training started … Continue reading “Adolfo Wildt”