Belgian, 1881–1946
Léon Spilliaert (1881–1946) was a Belgian draughtsman, illustrator, lithographer, and painter who contributed to the development of symbolism in Belgian visual arts. Largely self-taught, he drew inspiration from both visual and literary sources, and his subjects ranged from self-portraits and landscapes to still lifes and genre scenes. Spilliaert's style was marked by strong contrasts of light and shadow, simplicity of form, and a mysterious, sometimes somber mood. He was active as an illustrator of literary works and exhibited widely in Brussels before settling there with his wife in 1916.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Léon Spilliaert · Wikidata Q1394505
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