Léon Spilliaert. Lumière et solitude. Etrurie In just a few decades

In just a few decades

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Léon Spilliaert. Lumière et solitude. Etrurie In just a few decadesLon Spilliaert is considered one of the most important Belgian painters, alongside R. Magritte, J. Ensor, P. Delvaux. Yet, he is less well known A man of disturbing solitudes, of infinite perspectives, Spilliaert (1881 1946) surprises, disconcerts with unclassifiable works, inventing a singular symbolism of the inner night. Spilliaert was born in Ostend. His nocturnal walks in the deserted city would be a source of inspiration for his work. He was