MAURICE WYCKAERT
Turbulent landscapes
Maurice Wyckaert (Brussels 1923-1996)
"Italian Fantasy" 1962, oil on canvas, 100 x 120 cm
Painted in Albisola where Wyckaert was invited by Cobra artist Asger Jorn
Exhibited in San Marino, 1963 and at Gallery Carrefour Brussels 1965
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Painted in Albisola where Wyckaert was invited by Cobra artist Asger Jorn
Exhibited in San Marino, 1963 and at Gallery Carrefour Brussels 1965
Available, call 02 539.23.09 or mail [email protected]
"Les environs de verts pâturages - the surroundings of green pastures" 1967, oil on canvas, 100 x 120 cm
Exhibited at Galerie van de Loo, Munich 1967, Museum of Ostend 2000
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Exhibited at Galerie van de Loo, Munich 1967, Museum of Ostend 2000
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"Sous-bois" 1990, Charcoal drawing, 100 x 120 cm
The artist made only 3 large drawings of this kind.
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The artist made only 3 large drawings of this kind.
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Maurice WYCKAERT (Brussels 1923-1996)
"High tide" 1971, oil on canvas, 130 x 150 cm
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"High tide" 1971, oil on canvas, 130 x 150 cm
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"A room with a view - Met een doorkijk" 1968, oil on canvas, 100 x 80 cm
Provenance : Galerie Carrefour - Marcel Stal, Brussels
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Provenance : Galerie Carrefour - Marcel Stal, Brussels
Available, call 02 539.23.09 or mail [email protected]
"Propositions paysagistes" 1969, oil on canvas, 120 x 100 cm
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"The unconscious lies below" 1969, oil on canvas, 120 x 100 cm
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"Grands aplats avec accidents" 1969, oil on canvas, 120 x 100 cm
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"Evening" 1987, Oil on canvas, 120 x 100 cm
An exquisite example of the lyrical period of the artist.
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An exquisite example of the lyrical period of the artist.
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"Untitled" 1956, oil on canvas, 102 x 127 cm
In 1956 Wyckaert exhibits at the famous Taptoe Gallery in Brussels and meets a.o. Asger Jorn
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In 1956 Wyckaert exhibits at the famous Taptoe Gallery in Brussels and meets a.o. Asger Jorn
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"Untitled" 1956, oil on canvas, 100 x 130 cm
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"Red Earth" 1960, oil on canvas, 100 x 120 cm
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"In Flanders fields" 1962, oil on canvas, 100 x 120 cm
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"Ter Beke" 1962 - Landscape in the flemish Ardennes, oil on canvas
In 1962 Wyckaert lived in Nukerke, where his neighbour was author Hugo Claus
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In 1962 Wyckaert lived in Nukerke, where his neighbour was author Hugo Claus
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"April whims" 1963, oil on canvas, 100 x 120 cm
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"Les charmes du voyage" 1963, oil on canvas, 80 x 100 cm
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"Untitled" 1966, oil on canvas, 100 x 120 cm
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"Tribute to Schmidt-Rottluff" 1967, oil on canvas, 140 x 160 cm
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff (1884-1976) was an german expressionist painter, co-founder of "Die Brücke".
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Karl Schmidt-Rottluff (1884-1976) was an german expressionist painter, co-founder of "Die Brücke".
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"L'Approche" 1967, oil on canvas, 100 x 120 cm
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"The other side" 1968, oil on canvas, 100 x 120 cm
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"Ciel de 5 heures" 1968, oil on canvas, 50 x 60 cm
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"Oh ! Le bel orage" (The gathering storm) 1968, Oil on canvas, 100 x 120 cm
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"Landscape" 1970, oil on canvas, 130 x 150 cm
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"Landscape" 1973, oil on canvas, 120 x 100 cm
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"Body & soul" 1981, oil on canvas, 120 x 100 cm
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"Movement" 1990, Oil on canvas, 80 x 100 cm
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"Untitled" 1969, Oil on canvas
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"Ellera" 1983, Oil on canvas, 100 x 120 cm
Exhibitions : Tokyo Biennial, 1986, Museum of Ostend, 2000
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Exhibitions : Tokyo Biennial, 1986, Museum of Ostend, 2000
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"Clouded mountain" 1975, Oil on canvas
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"The waterfall" 1976, Oil on canvas
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"On the spot" (Sur le Vif) 1989, Oil on canvas
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"Les sous-bois du Mont Ventoux" 1990, oil on canvas, 160 x 180 cm
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"Das Abenteuerliche Herz" 1995
Tribute to Ernst Jünger
SOLD, Private collection, USA
Tribute to Ernst Jünger
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"To all sides" 1995, oil on canvas, 180 x 160 cm
Exhibitions : Royal Museum of Fine Arts Brussels, 2018-2019, Museum of Ostend, 2000
Illustrated on the cover of the book "Wyckaert, the restless landscape" edited by Fonds Mercator.
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Exhibitions : Royal Museum of Fine Arts Brussels, 2018-2019, Museum of Ostend, 2000
Illustrated on the cover of the book "Wyckaert, the restless landscape" edited by Fonds Mercator.
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A Master of Belgian Lyrical Abstraction
Maurice Wyckaert (Brussels, 1923–1996) remains a pivotal figure in post-war European art and one of Belgium’s most influential modern painters. Initially rooted in expressionist still lifes reminiscent of Jean Brusselmans, Wyckaert’s practice evolved profoundly after his exposure to the atmospheric luminism of William Turner and James Ensor. By the mid-1950s, he embraced a distinctive lyrical abstraction, integrating vivid color fields with gestural influences from Eastern calligraphy. This transformation gave rise to a dynamic visual language—turbulent yet harmonious, abstract yet deeply rooted in nature—that earned him acclaim both in Belgium and internationally.
Turbulent Landscapes and the Poetry of Color
Wyckaert's abstract landscapes are celebrated for their vivid chromatic variations and lyrical energy. His works, described by Flemish author Hugo Claus as “turbulent landscapes,” portray nature in flux—sunlight cascading over fields of vermilion, ochres undulating like windblown terrain, and azure skies dissolving into stormy purples. Each composition evokes the shifting moods of the natural world through a masterful orchestration of color and form.
Color, for Wyckaert, was not static but alive—transformed by light, atmosphere and movement. He observed how green could sink into black under clouded skies, how yellow ripened into ochre by the sun’s descent, and how the blue of a calm day deepened into violet at dusk. These chromatic transformations became central to his expressive vocabulary, rendering his canvases both dynamic and meditative.
A lifelong seeker, Wyckaert lived nomadically, drawing inspiration from changing landscapes and cultures. His visual language, deeply inspired by Eastern calligraphy and Western abstract traditions, evolved as a response to both the outer world and the inner landscape of emotion. His lyrical abstraction became a meditation on impermanence and perception.
Beyond the canvas, Wyckaert played an influential role in Belgian and European cultural life. In 1955, he co-founded the avant-garde magazines De Meridiaan and Taptoe Brussels, fostering dialogue across artistic disciplines. He was an early member of Présence (1949) and a participant in the Situationist International, aligning briefly with Guy Debord’s radical visions. His close friendships with CoBrA artists—particularly Danish painter Asger Jorn—further embedded him in the European post-war avant-garde.
Wyckaert’s work was exhibited internationally, including prestigious invitations to the Venice Biennial and the São Paulo Biennial, affirming his position as a key figure in post-war abstract expression and modern Belgian art.
Color, for Wyckaert, was not static but alive—transformed by light, atmosphere and movement. He observed how green could sink into black under clouded skies, how yellow ripened into ochre by the sun’s descent, and how the blue of a calm day deepened into violet at dusk. These chromatic transformations became central to his expressive vocabulary, rendering his canvases both dynamic and meditative.
A lifelong seeker, Wyckaert lived nomadically, drawing inspiration from changing landscapes and cultures. His visual language, deeply inspired by Eastern calligraphy and Western abstract traditions, evolved as a response to both the outer world and the inner landscape of emotion. His lyrical abstraction became a meditation on impermanence and perception.
Beyond the canvas, Wyckaert played an influential role in Belgian and European cultural life. In 1955, he co-founded the avant-garde magazines De Meridiaan and Taptoe Brussels, fostering dialogue across artistic disciplines. He was an early member of Présence (1949) and a participant in the Situationist International, aligning briefly with Guy Debord’s radical visions. His close friendships with CoBrA artists—particularly Danish painter Asger Jorn—further embedded him in the European post-war avant-garde.
Wyckaert’s work was exhibited internationally, including prestigious invitations to the Venice Biennial and the São Paulo Biennial, affirming his position as a key figure in post-war abstract expression and modern Belgian art.
Explore Wyckaert’s Vision at Group 2 Gallery
Group 2 Gallery has long championed Maurice Wyckaert’s legacy, organizing the solo exhibition Landscapes Revisited in 2010 and contributing key works to institutional retrospectives such as Inner Landscapes (Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, 2018–2019). The gallery proudly maintains several pivotal works in its permanent collection, including oils on canvas and large-scale charcoals that reflect the full arc of his aesthetic evolution. Wyckaert’s enduring appeal lies in his rare ability to fuse poetic abstraction with sensuous color and cultural depth. Collectors, curators, and admirers of lyrical abstraction are warmly invited to contact us for inquiries, acquisitions, or curatorial collaborations. Let yourself be drawn into the vibrant, ever-shifting world of Maurice Wyckaert.
