Felix Labisse - Passage of the Beresi

Felix Labisse (Marchiennes 1905 - Paris 1982)


Passage Dela Béresi, lithography (1975) on ARCHES paper
Hand signed and numbered in pencil by the artist
Beautifully framed with a high-quality chrome frame (SCHLEIPER & FILS), beautiful passe-partout in which the color is coordinated with the work, lithograph behind glass
Work and frame in very good condition

Felix Labisse was a Belgian surrealist artist who was born on 9 March 1905 in Marchienne-au-Pont, Belgium and died on 27 January 1982 in Paris, France. He is considered one of the most important representatives of surrealism in Belgium.
Labisse began his artistic career as an autodidact and started painting at a young age. In 1927 he had his first solo exhibition in Brussels at Galerie Goemans. He was quickly recognized as an emerging talent. He later moved to Paris, where he joined the surrealist movement.
His artworks often show dreamlike and poetic scenes, in which he blurs the boundaries between reality and imagination. He often created mysterious, often erotically charged images, with an emphasis on female figures. His paintings often contain symbolic elements, such as birds, masks, clocks and mysterious landscapes.
Labisse experimented with various techniques, including oil painting, watercolor and graphics. He also designed sets and costumes for theater and ballet performances. His work was internationally recognized and exhibited in renowned galleries and museums around the world.
As a surrealist artist, Labisse was part of a movement that emphasized the power of the subconscious, imagination and dreams. He remained active as an artist until his death in 1982.
Felix Labisse's work has a unique and intriguing style that has secured his place in surrealist art history. His paintings remain a source of fascination for art lovers and are still appreciated for their symbolism and mystery.