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A brilliant introduction to the work of Jules Schmalzigaug (1882-1917), Belgium's sole representative of the Futurist movement. The Royal Museum of Fine Arts (KMSKA) in Antwerp, like it does with James Ensor and Rik Wouters, boasts the world's largest collection of Schmalzigaug's works. This collection book provides ample reason to explore it, thoroughly documenting the evolution of Schmalzigaug's creative process. It traces his journey from the academy to 'panchromy', and from Bruges to Venice to The Hague. SELLING POINTS: . Brilliantly introduces Jules Schmalzigaug, Belgium's sole Futurist artist . Features the world's largest collection of Schmalzigaug's works from KMSKA (Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp) . Explores his artistic journey from the academy to 'panchromy' . Covers Schmalzigaug's travels from Bruges to Venice to The Hague . Comparable to collections of renowned artists like Ensor and Rik Wouters 60 colour illustrations

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Author:   Adriaan Gonnissen
Publisher:   Cannibal/Hannibal Publishers
Imprint:   Cannibal/Hannibal Publishers
ISBN:  

9789464941715

ISBN 10:   9464941715
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   30 October 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Word of Thanks Luk Lemmens KMSKA chairman Carmen Willems KMSKA managing director Introduction The Rediscovery of a Top Talent Adriaan Gonnissen Curator modern art KMSKA Jules Schmalzigaug (1882–1917) and the KMSKA The History of a Colourful Collection A Brief Outline of a Modern Master’s Life and Work Adriaan Gonnissen Phase 1 – 1928 Donation by Walter Malgaud Phase 2 – 2015 Purchase of Works on Paper Phase 3 – 2018 Bequest from Mrs Gilberte Ghesquière Phase 4 – 2020–2022 The Flemish Masterpieces Council and the Acquisition of the First Abstract Oil Painting in Belgian Art History Phase 5 – 2022 Gift by Gallery Ronny Van de Velde A New Phase Schmalzigaug’s Ensemble of Six Paintings Free Futurist International Exhibition at Galleria Futurista of Giuseppe Sprovieri, Rome, 1914 Endnotes Extended Captions Colophon

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