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Robert Detheux "Le bel igérant" triptych of paintings, 1978
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Batalha, PortugalOn Whoppah since July 2024 • 55 sales
Product description
Discover the captivating "Le bel igérant" series by Belgian artist Robert Detheux, created in 1978. These three paintings explore the transformation and gradual fading of a figure in military garb, perhaps symbolizing the loss of identity or the ravages of war.
Each painting measures 50cm x 40cm
Oil and pastel
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## The evolution of the work
- First painting** : The figure is still clearly visible, dressed in his military uniform. The face begins to dissolve in a mysterious light.
- Second painting** : The costume fades further, giving way to an artistic blur that blurs lines and details.
- Third painting** : The face is almost entirely erased, leaving only a ghostly silhouette.
## Background and inspiration
This series comes at a time when many artists were examining the themes of identity and memory. Robert Detheux's "Le bel igérant" invites us to reflect on the passage of time and the fading of memories. A series that still resonates today with its depth and subtlety.
Provenance
Collection of the artist's family.
Biography
Robert Detheux, born in Brussels in 1932, established himself as a singular figure on the Belgian art scene in the 1950s, notably through his involvement with the Surrealist and Dadaist movements. His works testify to his ability to blend poetry, subversion and plastic invention. From the 1970s onwards, he moved towards lyrical abstraction, while retaining the influence of Surrealism and Dadaism.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGrey, Blue, WhiteMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight50 cmWidth40 cmDepth1 cm
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Batalha, PortugalOn Whoppah since July 2024 • 55 sales