Georges Lemmen's artistic journey intertwined with influential movements and artists of his time. Early exhibitions in Termonde and enrollment at the School of Arts in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode shaped his distinctive style. Exposure to Symbolist writers like Ferdinand Khnopff and the English Arts and Crafts movement influenced Lemmen's early works, often depicting women in intimate settings. Inspired by French artists like Degas and Seurat, Lemmen adopted the pointillist technique and vibrant color palette, showcased in Les XX exhibitions. His election to Les XX in 1888 provided a platform for avant-garde expression. However, by the turn of the century, Lemmen's style shifted towards the Nabis group, reflecting a departure from traditional norms towards abstraction and decoration. This transition highlights Lemmen's artistic evolution and commitment to innovation.
Georges Lemmen's turn of the century landscape paintings encapsulate the essence of the Belgian countryside with a unique blend of impressionistic and pointillist techniques. During this period, his artistic style underwent a significant transformation, marked by a departure from the intimate scenes of his earlier works towards a more expansive exploration of nature's beauty.
In L'Eglise Sainte-Marie à Schaerbeek, viewers are transported to serene urban settings bathed in ethereal light and vibrant color. His meticulous attention to detail, combined with his mastery of color theory, allows him to capture the fleeting effects of sunlight and atmosphere with remarkable precision. Lemmen's brushwork is characterized by delicate, rhythmic strokes that convey a sense of movement and energy, infusing his canvases with a palpable sense of life.
Galerie Roland, Browse & Delbanco, London
Private collection, Germany
Sotheby's October, 2023