Lucebert: Schilderijen, Gouaches, Tekeningen En Grafiek

by Wim Crouwel

Lucebert a.k.a Lubertus Jacobus Swaanswijk (Dutch, 1924-1994) With an individuality remarkable in 20th century art, Lucebert (1924-1984) first became known as the poet of the COBRA movement (1948-1951). His work is distinguished by the predominance of drawing, which he practiced on a daily basis his entire life. With close affinities to Surrealism and Art Brut (Primitive Art), one finds in his work the freedom and fantasy that characterize the COBRA movement. All of his work reflects his obsession with man and the human condition, a theme that he painted with fear, violence and uncertainty, but also tenderness and humor. In this same way, in his paintings the figures appear, are transformed and are linked to visual associations of great power. Lucebert possessed a great natural gift for painting and drawing. Lucebert's works are included in the Museum of Modern Art, New York; Guggenheim Foundation, New York; Tate Gallery, London; Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; Musees de Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Gent, Stockholm, Anvers, Munich; National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin; Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Museo de Belles Artes, Mexico City. (46) pp. with 171 (includ. 6 colour.) illustrations

46 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1969