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Eugène Eechaut (1928-2019) No reserve price Original and unique artwork Framed and ready to be hung Ink on paper with elements of collage An original geometric composition on paper by Belgian artist Eugène Eechaut, dated 1985, combining finely drawn black and blue-grey ink with a warm red collage element. The composition is structured through a complex interplay of vertical and horizontal lines, grids and overlapping rectangular forms. Dense areas of black and muted blue-grey alternate with open sections of paper, creating a remarkable sense of architectural rhythm, transparency and depth. At the centre, the large red rectangle introduces a warm, powerful accent that contrasts beautifully with the disciplined monochrome structure surrounding it. The work reflects Eechaut’s interest in the geometric abstraction of Piet Mondrian, an artist he greatly admired. As in Mondrian’s development, Eechaut’s earlier interest in darker, contrasting landscapes and structural forms gradually evolved towards increasingly abstract compositions based on grids, verticals and horizontals. Yet his approach remains distinctly personal: the slight irregularities of the hand-drawn lines, layered ink and incorporation of collage give the composition a more tactile and expressive character. Dated 1985 and bearing Eechaut’s distinctive studio stamp, the work is presented in a simple black frame with plexiglass and is ready to hang. A sophisticated example of Eechaut’s mature geometric period, combining rigorous construction with the individuality of a completely hand-executed work. The dimensions with a simple frame with glass measure 42 × 32 cm About the artist: Eugène Eechaut (1928–2019) was a Belgian artist whose career evolved at the crossroads of imagination, technical discipline, and artistic dialogue. He began gaining recognition in 1958, when he received his first distinctions from the European Center for Art and Aesthetics. Early in his career, Eechaut became a member of the artist collective JECTA, an influential Belgian group that included René Magritte. His participation in this circle is confirmed by two surviving newspaper clippings documenting shared exhibitions and professional activity within the group. Since the 1960s, Eugène Eechaut became a regular participant in exhibitions at the Tamara Pfeiffer Gallery in Brussels, a venue internationally recognized for presenting leading figures of modern and avant-garde art. A preserved invitation card from the 1968–1969 exhibition season confirms that Eechaut exhibited in the same gallery alongside major artists such as Max Ernst, Jean Cocteau, Paul Klee, Dorothea Tanning, Léon Navez, Dunoyer de Segonzac, and Félix Labisse. These archival materials clearly demonstrate that Eechaut shared exhibition space with some of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. Over the course of his artistic life, Eechaut developed several distinctive and recognizable artistic styles, rather than adhering to a single visual language. His work is characterized by evolving color palettes and a strong sense of structure, combining elegance with expressive freedom. He gradually refined and mastered ink techniques, achieving a high level of precision and control that became a defining element of his artistic identity. Despite consistent exhibition activity and professional recognition, Eechaut remained notably discreet and protective of his work, rarely offering pieces for sale—even within his own family. This personal approach has contributed to the rarity of his works on the market today. Supported by archival documents, exhibition invitations, and press records, Eugène Eechaut’s legacy emerges as that of a disciplined and original artist, firmly embedded in the European art scene and in direct dialogue with some of its most celebrated figures. Will be carefully packaged, well protected and insured
Estimate:$169.9
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