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Victor SERVRANCKX
Major avant-garde artist
Diegem 1897 - Vilvoorde 1965
Major avant-garde artist
Diegem 1897 - Vilvoorde 1965
"Zoomorphic composition" 1943, violet pencil on paper, 27 x 21 cm
"The passionate tree" 1945, Oil on cardboard, 35 x 33 cm
René GUIETTE
Key figure in belgian modernism
Antwerp 1893 - 1976
Key figure in belgian modernism
Antwerp 1893 - 1976
"Birds at the water's edge - oiseaux au bord de l'eau" 1950, oil on panel, 97 x 130 cm
Exhibited at Palais des Beaux-Arts Brussels in 1966 "Retrospective René Guiette"
Exhibited at Palais des Beaux-Arts Brussels in 1966 "Retrospective René Guiette"
"Night butterfly - Papillon de nuit" 1950, oil on canvas, 81 x 65 cm
"Bird's dance - danse des oiseaux" 1951, gouache, 49 x 39 cm
"Untitled (birds)" 1951, gouache, 49 x 39 cm
Pierre-Louis FLOUQUET
Co-founder of "7 Arts"
Paris 1900 - Dilbeek 1967
Co-founder of "7 Arts"
Paris 1900 - Dilbeek 1967
"Farewell - L'adieu" ca 1930, indian ink on paper, 30 x 42 cm
Bruno CAPACCI
Italian painter, poet & ceramist
Venice 1906 - Brussels 1996
Italian painter, poet & ceramist
Venice 1906 - Brussels 1996
"Le dragon de l'impraticable" 1946, oil on panel, 54 x 47 cm
Illustrated in "30 tableaux de Capacci" by P. Colinet, M. & G. Picqueray & M. Lecomte, Ed. La Boétie, 1946
Illustrated in "30 tableaux de Capacci" by P. Colinet, M. & G. Picqueray & M. Lecomte, Ed. La Boétie, 1946
HEERBRANT
The wizard of art
Brussels 1912 - 1982
The wizard of art
Brussels 1912 - 1982
Invitation card for a Heerbrant exhibition at Galerie Lou Cosyn Brussels, 1950
Texts by a.o. René Magritte, Marcel Lecomte & Camille Goemans
Texts by a.o. René Magritte, Marcel Lecomte & Camille Goemans
"Unicorn - Licorne", original coloured lino, 47 x 54 cm
"Surrealist figure" 1949, lead & grease pencils, 27 x 21 cm
"Ornithology" 1949, Mixed media on paper, 36 x 26,5 cm
"Alien" 1950, lead pencil on paper, 45 x 28,5 cm
"Bird" 1953, Indian ink on paper, 36 x 27 cm
"Bestiarium" 1959, Monotype, 21,5 x 27,5 cm
"Man with dog" 1960, mixed media, cutting, 48 x 35 cm
"Dog with hourglass" 1963, lead & grease pencils, 24,5 x 32 cm
Inscription upper left "De te fabula narratur" (this story applies to you..)
Inscription upper left "De te fabula narratur" (this story applies to you..)
"Sacred dog" 1963-64, lead & grease pencils, 32 x 25 cm
Collection Group 2 Gallery
Collection Group 2 Gallery
"Horse on wheels - cheval motorisé", Monotype, 27,5 x 21,5 cm
"Man fixing a small bird", charcoal & lead pencil drawing, 49 x 38,5 cm
"Man surrounded by animals", lead pencil drawing, 40 x 54 cm
"The condemned - le condamné", ink drawing
"Fishes - Poissons" 1975, Monotype, 35 x 65 cm
"Warrior and bull - Guerrier et taureau", Lino cut - collage, 23 x 36 cm
Collection Group 2 Gallery
Collection Group 2 Gallery
"Warriors attacked by a leopard" 1953, Lino cut - collage, 23 x 36 cm
Collection Group 2 Gallery
Collection Group 2 Gallery
HEERBRANT : COLLAGES
"Collage of Fables - in memory of poor Cock Robin" ca 1965, 94 x 78 cm
"Animal Farm" 1965, 30 x 40 cm
"Birds of ill omen - Oiseaux de mauvaise augure" 1965, 30 x 40 cm
"The pursuit - la poursuite" 1965, 35,5 x 27,5 cm
"Tribute to E.A. Poe - Hommage à E.A. Poe" 1970, 29 x 20 cm
MAX SERVAIS
Belgian surrealist artist
Brussels 1904 - 1990
Belgian surrealist artist
Brussels 1904 - 1990
"La Sulamite" 1972, gouache & collage, 34 x 27 cm
ANIMALS IN THE COLLECTION OF GROUP 2 GALLERY
Artists don't just put animals in paintings because they look nice. They are a visual shorthand. If you see a lady with a dog, she’s loyal; if she has a bird on her finger, she might be longing for freedom; and if there’s a cat on her lap, things are probably getting complicated.
Dogs: The Loyal Companions
In art, the dog is the ultimate symbol of Fidelity (the word "Fido" actually comes from the Latin fidus, meaning faithful).
Renaissance: They were often tucked into the corner of marriage portraits to signify a faithful spouse.
The Hunt: In the 18th century, hounds were painted to showcase the wealth and sporting prowess of the aristocracy.
Modern Era: Think of Cassius Marcellus Coolidge’s Dogs Playing Poker—a humorous shift from noble companions to relatable, anthropomorphic characters.
Cats: The Independent Mystics
Cats have had a polarizing journey through art history.
Ancient Egypt: They were divine, often sculpted or painted with gold jewelry.
Medieval/Renaissance: The vibe shifted; cats were often associated with witchcraft or laziness, frequently seen lurking under tables in "The Last Supper" paintings as symbols of betrayal.
Impressionism: Artists like Renoir brought them back into favor, painting them as soft, domestic comforts of bourgeois life.
Horses: Power and Nobility
Before the engine, there was the horse. They represent power, war, and freedom.
Statue-esque: In equestrian portraits, kings were painted on rearing horses to show they could "rein in" the power of the state.
Anatomy: George Stubbs, the master of horse painting, actually dissected horses to ensure his paintings were scientifically perfect.
Movement: Franz Marc used horses to express spiritual emotions, painting them in vibrant blues and reds to break away from reality.
Unicorns : Myth & Magic
Unicorns are perhaps the most enduring icons of fantasy. Unlike dragons, which often represent raw power or elemental danger, the unicorn has historically stood for purity, grace, and the untamable spirit. Unicorns represent the "impossible made possible." They are a reminder of a world where magic hasn't been mapped out by satellites yet. Whether they are galloping through a neon-soaked 80s poster or a medieval tapestry, they remind us to keep a little room for wonder.
"The unicorn was a marvelous beast, shining with honor, purity and love. To see it was to be blessed; to touch it was to be healed."
Birds: Spirits of the Air
Birds are the heavy hitters of symbolism because they bridge the gap between earth and sky.
Doves: Universal symbols of peace and the Holy Spirit.
Owls: Depending on the era, they represent either wisdom (Greek) or a dark omen (Middle Ages).
Goldfinches: Common in Renaissance paintings of the Madonna and Child, symbolizing the future passion and sacrifice of Christ.
Pigs: Abundance and Earthiness
Pigs are less common in "high art" but play a vital role in Folk Art and Still Life.
Dutch Golden Age: They often appeared in scenes of rural life or "The Prodigal Son," representing the physical, earthy side of human existence.
Symbolism: They can represent gluttony, but more often in pastoral art, they signify a farm's prosperity and the cycle of life.
Fish: The Silent Symbols
Because they live underwater, fish often represent the subconscious or the unseen.
Religious Art: The Ichthys (the simple fish outline) was a secret code for early Christians.
Still Life: In 17th-century Dutch painting, a glistening fish on a plate was a "flex" of the artist's ability to paint difficult textures like scales and slime.
Surrealism: Salvador Dalí often used fish in his dreamscapes to create a sense of displacement and biological mystery.
Dragons : Power, Mystery and Collective Imagination
Whether they are breathing fire over a medieval castle or bringing rain to a parched village, dragons are the ultimate symbols of power, mystery, and our collective imagination. They bridge the gap between the natural world and the divine.
Artists don't just put animals in paintings because they look nice. They are a visual shorthand. If you see a lady with a dog, she’s loyal; if she has a bird on her finger, she might be longing for freedom; and if there’s a cat on her lap, things are probably getting complicated.
Dogs: The Loyal Companions
In art, the dog is the ultimate symbol of Fidelity (the word "Fido" actually comes from the Latin fidus, meaning faithful).
Renaissance: They were often tucked into the corner of marriage portraits to signify a faithful spouse.
The Hunt: In the 18th century, hounds were painted to showcase the wealth and sporting prowess of the aristocracy.
Modern Era: Think of Cassius Marcellus Coolidge’s Dogs Playing Poker—a humorous shift from noble companions to relatable, anthropomorphic characters.
Cats: The Independent Mystics
Cats have had a polarizing journey through art history.
Ancient Egypt: They were divine, often sculpted or painted with gold jewelry.
Medieval/Renaissance: The vibe shifted; cats were often associated with witchcraft or laziness, frequently seen lurking under tables in "The Last Supper" paintings as symbols of betrayal.
Impressionism: Artists like Renoir brought them back into favor, painting them as soft, domestic comforts of bourgeois life.
Horses: Power and Nobility
Before the engine, there was the horse. They represent power, war, and freedom.
Statue-esque: In equestrian portraits, kings were painted on rearing horses to show they could "rein in" the power of the state.
Anatomy: George Stubbs, the master of horse painting, actually dissected horses to ensure his paintings were scientifically perfect.
Movement: Franz Marc used horses to express spiritual emotions, painting them in vibrant blues and reds to break away from reality.
Unicorns : Myth & Magic
Unicorns are perhaps the most enduring icons of fantasy. Unlike dragons, which often represent raw power or elemental danger, the unicorn has historically stood for purity, grace, and the untamable spirit. Unicorns represent the "impossible made possible." They are a reminder of a world where magic hasn't been mapped out by satellites yet. Whether they are galloping through a neon-soaked 80s poster or a medieval tapestry, they remind us to keep a little room for wonder.
"The unicorn was a marvelous beast, shining with honor, purity and love. To see it was to be blessed; to touch it was to be healed."
Birds: Spirits of the Air
Birds are the heavy hitters of symbolism because they bridge the gap between earth and sky.
Doves: Universal symbols of peace and the Holy Spirit.
Owls: Depending on the era, they represent either wisdom (Greek) or a dark omen (Middle Ages).
Goldfinches: Common in Renaissance paintings of the Madonna and Child, symbolizing the future passion and sacrifice of Christ.
Pigs: Abundance and Earthiness
Pigs are less common in "high art" but play a vital role in Folk Art and Still Life.
Dutch Golden Age: They often appeared in scenes of rural life or "The Prodigal Son," representing the physical, earthy side of human existence.
Symbolism: They can represent gluttony, but more often in pastoral art, they signify a farm's prosperity and the cycle of life.
Fish: The Silent Symbols
Because they live underwater, fish often represent the subconscious or the unseen.
Religious Art: The Ichthys (the simple fish outline) was a secret code for early Christians.
Still Life: In 17th-century Dutch painting, a glistening fish on a plate was a "flex" of the artist's ability to paint difficult textures like scales and slime.
Surrealism: Salvador Dalí often used fish in his dreamscapes to create a sense of displacement and biological mystery.
Dragons : Power, Mystery and Collective Imagination
Whether they are breathing fire over a medieval castle or bringing rain to a parched village, dragons are the ultimate symbols of power, mystery, and our collective imagination. They bridge the gap between the natural world and the divine.
