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Gen, Paul
A Belgian painter whose work is characterized by a fantastic and visionary style, often with Expressionist elements.
Short Biography
Gen, Paul was born on November 12, 1913, in Ghent, Belgium. He was a painter and illustrator who developed outside the mainstream of post-war abstraction. His work is associated with 'Fantastic Art', characterized by an exploration of dreams, the unconscious, and an unsettling atmosphere, showing an affinity with aspects of Surrealism. He was influenced by Flemish Expressionism. His art attests to the continuous presence of figurative and narrative art in modern Belgian art, despite the dominance of abstract movements.
Connection to the Book World
As an illustrator, Paul Gen contributed to the world of illustrated books with his etchings and lithographs, often for bibliophile editions of fantastic or poetic texts. His graphic work is highly detailed and reflects the themes of his paintings. He collaborated with various poets and authors. His prints are a good example of fantastic art in 20th-century Belgian graphic art.
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Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements.
 Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements.
 Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements.
 Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
AUTHORS · AUTHORS
Rare Books, Living Legacies Rare Books, Living Legacies
We specialize in rare, illustrated editions from the avant-garde movements.
 Every book is accompanied by high-quality visuals, detailed reports, and scholarly context.
Paris | 1931 | Japon nacré
€360
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