Self Portrait | Léon Spilliaert | 1906 18th Century Through "Monet's Garden at Vétheuil

Through "Monet's Garden at Vétheuil

The central focus of the composition is the figure of St

"The Cardsharps

brings to life a scene from Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy

set within Gauguin's romanticized vision of Tahiti as a haven of innocence and exotic beauty

Self Portrait | Léon Spilliaert | 1906 18th Century Through "Monet's Garden at VétheuilAbout the artwork: Lon Spilliaert (18811946) was a Belgian Symbolist painter known for his haunting and introspective works, often exploring themes of solitude, anxiety, and existential dread. His art is marked by stark contrasts of light and shadow, muted color palettes, and a dreamlike atmosphere. Spilliaert was heavily influenced by Symbolism, as well as the landscapes and moods of his hometown of Ostend, a coastal city in Belgium. He frequently