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Acrylic, pastel and colour pencil on paper.

This untitled work by Maurice Wyckaert is a compelling example of his abstract expressionist style, utilizing a dynamic mix of acrylic, pastel, and colored pencil on paper. The composition is dominated by dark, bold strokes that contrast with lighter areas and hints of blue, creating a sense of depth and movement reminiscent of a stormy landscape or turbulent seascape. Wyckaert’s loose, gestural approach gives the piece an energetic, almost chaotic quality, reflecting his fascination with nature’s power and mood. The layered textures and intersecting lines invite the viewer into an emotional, atmospheric experience, characteristic of Wyckaert's abstract works.

Maurice Wyckaert (Belgium, 1923–1996) was an influential painter associated with the CoBrA movement and lyrical abstraction. Known for his colorful, expressive landscapes, Wyckaert’s work often blends elements of abstraction with vibrant natural forms, reflecting his deep connection to nature. His art captures an emotional intensity that has left a lasting impact on Belgian modernism.

Maurice Wyckaert

Untitled (unique)

Name: Untitled (unique)
SKU: 9942
Price: 1875.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

Drawing / Watercolor

Drawing / WatercolorDrawing and watercolor are two traditional art techniques which stand alone as media, but are often used in conjunction with each other. Drawing can create the basic outlines for watercolor painting. Drawing over dried watercolor or using watercolor pencils are combined media techniques.

Medium

Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

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Acrylic, pastel and colour pencil on paper.

Maurice Wyckaert

Sans titre, 1976

Drawing / Watercolor

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Maurice Wyckaert

Untitled (unique)

Drawing / Watercolor

Mixed Media

EUR 1,875

Maurice Wyckaert

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A painting breathes when it balances energy and silence.
- Maurice Wyckaert

A neo-expressionistic, lyrical abstract painter and printmaker, Maurice Wyckaert broke into the art world with his unique take on expressionist still-life, the subject of many of these paintings being vegetables in his early career. Wyckaert’s career began to evolve from still-life into lyrical abstraction – for which he notably took influence from Eastern calligraphy - he then evolved into abstract landscapes comprised of vivid, attractive colours – Levensboom (Tree of Life) is one of the more notable works of this kind. Wyckaert was heavily involved in several different art movements throughout his career; he was a co-founder of the Taptoe Brussels magazine, and involved in the Situationalist International group and the International Group for an Imaginative Bauhaus – he is also recognised for his influence and close relations with several members of CoBrA. Wyckaert was not only inspirational, but also inspired, most notably by James Ensor and William Turner and their practice in Luminism.

Artwork by Karel Appel

What is the CoBrA movement?

CoBrA stands for Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam; the group was formed with a desire to break away from the existing art movements of the time. Their critique of Western society led them to experiment and evolve into a significant international movement. CoBrA was founded on November 8, 1948, at the Notre Dame Café in Paris, where its manifesto was signed by Karel Appel, Joseph Noiret, Corneille, Christian Dotremont, Constant, and Asger Jorn. The group was united by a shared commitment to freedom in both form and color, and their work emphasized experimentation and spontaneity.

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Maurice Wyckaert

Untitled (unique)

24 x 20 cm

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