Paul Delvaux

1897–1994

Paul Delvaux, ‘Sleeping Venus’ 1944
Sleeping Venus 1944
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Biography

Paul Delvaux (French: [dɛlvo]; 23 September 1897 – 20 July 1994) was a Belgian painter famous for his paintings of female nudes. He was influenced by the works of Giorgio de Chirico, and was also briefly associated with surrealism.

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Surrealism

Artworks

Paul Delvaux, ‘Sleeping Venus’ 1944

Paul Delvaux Sleeping Venus

1944
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Paul Delvaux, ‘Leda’ 1948

Paul Delvaux Leda

1948
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