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Corneille

Corneille

Netherlands • 1922 - 2010 • 529 followers
Featured in: Best sellers Master Artists

What I paint is the meeting of the earth and the sky.

Nationality

Dutch

Categories

Printmakers

Artistic movements

Art Brut

Themes

Animal, Nude, Portrait

Biography

Corneille, also known as Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo, was a Dutch artist born in 1922 in Liège, Belgium, to Dutch parents. After studying drawing at the Academy of Fine Arts in Amsterdam, he became self-taught in the field of painting. In 1948, alongside Karel Appel, Asger Jorn, Dotremont and Constant, he co-founded the Cobra group in Paris, thus becoming part of an avant-garde artistic movement. Inspired by figures like Paul Klee and Joan Miró , Corneille turns to African art during his numerous trips to the continent. This African influence is found in his works, initially non-figurative, which gradually evolved towards imaginary landscapes in warm and vibrant tones, where the woman and the bird occupy a central place, symbolizing beauty and freedom respectively.

The representation of women, joy of living and beauty characterize Corneille's work, where organic patterns mingle with a palette of bright and expressive colors . For him, the woman embodies sensuality and grace, while the bird symbolizes vital energy and freedom. This symbiosis between nature and human life is at the heart of his artistic expression, making him a master of abstraction. lyrical. His death in September 2010 marks the end of a remarkable artistic career, but his legacy lives on through his works exhibited in prestigious museums across Europe, such as the Center Georges Pompidou in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art in Paris, the Cobra Museum. in Amstelveen and at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.

Beyond his artistic influence, Corneille now rests alongside Vincent van Gogh , his compatriot and source of inspiration, in the Auvers-sur-Oise cemetery in France. His work continues to be celebrated for its ability to capture the essence of life and nature in vibrant and expressive compositions. His presence in the permanent collections of major European museums attests to his status as a major artist of the 20th century, whose work continues to fascinate and inspire future generations.

Explore all artworks (141)

Sculpture, L'oiseau rêveur - Corneille, Corneille

L'oiseau rêveur - Corneille

Sculpture . 28 x 30 x 14 cm Sculpture . 11 x 11.8 x 5.5 inch

$7,606

Print, Le seigneur de la savane, Corneille

Le seigneur de la savane

Print . 48 x 36 cm Print . 18.9 x 14.2 inch

$585

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Painting, Oiseau Vert, Corneille

Oiseau Vert

Painting . 53 x 72 x 3 cm Painting . 20.9 x 28.3 x 1.2 inch

$3,744

Print, Femme à la fleur, Corneille

Femme à la fleur

Print . 96 x 96 cm Print . 37.8 x 37.8 inch

$1,931

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Print, Soleil cou coupé 1, Corneille

Soleil cou coupé 1

Print . 81 x 62 x 0.2 cm Print . 31.9 x 24.4 x 0.1 inch

$702

Print, La femme et l’oiseau, Corneille

La femme et l’oiseau

Print . 70 x 50 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.7 inch

$924

Print, L'Oiseau à l'arc-en-ciel, Corneille

L'Oiseau à l'arc-en-ciel

Print . 72 x 58 x 0.1 cm Print . 28.3 x 22.8 x 0 inch

$626

Print, Chats Champêtres, Corneille

Chats Champêtres

Print . 55 x 75 cm Print . 21.7 x 29.5 inch

$1,755

Painting, Untitled, Corneille

Untitled

Painting . 65 x 49 x 3 cm Painting . 25.6 x 19.3 x 1.2 inch

$3,042

Print, Bleu, Corneille

Bleu

Print . 35 x 27 x 1 cm Print . 13.8 x 10.6 x 0.4 inch

$410

Fine Art Drawings, Sans titre, Corneille

Sans titre

Fine Art Drawings . 24 x 32.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 9.4 x 12.8 x 0 inch

$5,851

Print, Bain de soleil, Corneille

Bain de soleil

Print . 78 x 78 x 0.1 cm Print . 30.7 x 30.7 x 0 inch

$1,404

Sculpture, Le chat, Corneille

Le chat

Sculpture . 105 x 100 x 18 cm Sculpture . 41.3 x 39.4 x 7.1 inch

$23,169

Fine Art Drawings, Etude pour une lithographie, Corneille

Etude pour une lithographie

Fine Art Drawings . 50 x 65 cm Fine Art Drawings . 19.7 x 25.6 inch

$3,510

Print, Soleil cou coupé III, Corneille

Soleil cou coupé III

Print . 81 x 61 cm Print . 31.9 x 24 inch

$1,112

Print, Soleil cou coupé 3, Corneille

Soleil cou coupé 3

Print . 81 x 62 x 0.2 cm Print . 31.9 x 24.4 x 0.1 inch

$702

Print, Plat, Corneille

Plat

Print . 57 x 58 cm Print . 22.4 x 22.8 inch

$4,096

Sculpture, Oiseau et serpent, Corneille

Oiseau et serpent

Sculpture . 80 x 110 x 45 cm Sculpture . 31.5 x 43.3 x 17.7 inch

$23,169

Fine Art Drawings, L'Aube tardive, Corneille

L'Aube tardive

Fine Art Drawings . 50 x 65 cm Fine Art Drawings . 19.7 x 25.6 inch

$7,957

Print, Tête bleue, Corneille

Tête bleue

Print . 48 x 36 cm Print . 18.9 x 14.2 inch

$351

Print, Vol d’oiseaux, Corneille

Vol d’oiseaux

Print . 120 x 145 cm Print . 47.2 x 57.1 inch

$3,276

Print, Untitled - Phoenix, Corneille

Untitled - Phoenix

Print . 116.8 x 149.9 cm Print . 46 x 59 inch

$4,500

Print, La venue de l’oiseau, Corneille

La venue de l’oiseau

Print . 52 x 66 cm Print . 20.5 x 26 inch

$761

Print, Tête pensive, Corneille

Tête pensive

Print . 48 x 36 cm Print . 18.9 x 14.2 inch

$644

Fine Art Drawings, L'Aube tardive, Corneille

L'Aube tardive

Fine Art Drawings . 50 x 65 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings . 19.7 x 25.6 x 0 inch

$7,957

Print, Eternal Song of Summer III, Corneille

Eternal Song of Summer III

Print . 36 x 39.5 x 3.5 cm Print . 14.2 x 15.6 x 1.4 inch

$1,404

Sculpture, Femme en Bleu, Corneille

Femme en Bleu

Sculpture . 52.1 x 111.8 x 7.6 cm Sculpture . 20.5 x 44 x 3 inch

$18,000

Print, Pour Jorn, Corneille

Pour Jorn

Print . 75 x 54 cm Print . 29.5 x 21.3 inch

$456

Print, Droombeeld 3, Corneille

Droombeeld 3

Print . 20 x 20 x 0.2 cm Print . 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.1 inch

$527

Print, Le Serpent Jaune, Corneille

Le Serpent Jaune

Print . 45.5 x 63 x 0.2 cm Print . 17.9 x 24.8 x 0.1 inch

$626

Print, Cobra, Corneille

Cobra

Print . 76 x 56 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 inch

$1,404

Print, Composition 1, Corneille

Composition 1

Print . 76 x 57 cm Print . 29.9 x 22.4 inch

$1,053

Print, Femme nue, Corneille

Femme nue

Print . 50 x 65 x 0.02 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.6 x 0 inch

$936

Print, Elle se donne a l'été, Corneille

Elle se donne a l'été

Print . 68.6 x 53.3 cm Print . 27 x 21 inch

$1,200

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Print, Le doux félin de l’été, Corneille

Le doux félin de l’été

Print . 110 x 76 cm Print . 43.3 x 29.9 inch

$1,931

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Print, Droombeeld 1, Corneille

Droombeeld 1

Print . 20 x 20 x 0.2 cm Print . 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.1 inch

$527

Print, Le chat, Corneille

Le chat

Print . 43 x 35.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 16.9 x 14 x 0 inch

$644

Print, Lithographie n°3, Corneille

Lithographie n°3

Print . 38 x 28 cm Print . 15 x 11 inch

$585

Print, Chat jaune tigré, Corneille

Chat jaune tigré

Print . 58 x 71 x 0.2 cm Print . 22.8 x 28 x 0.1 inch

$1,112

Print, L’oiseau familier, Corneille

L’oiseau familier

Print . 74 x 61 cm Print . 29.1 x 24 inch

$1,112

Print, China Suite I, Corneille

China Suite I

Print . 45.7 x 45.7 cm Print . 18 x 18 inch

$1,500

Print, Soleil cou coupé II, Corneille

Soleil cou coupé II

Print . 81 x 61 cm Print . 31.9 x 24 inch

$1,112

Print, Soleil cou coupé I, Corneille

Soleil cou coupé I

Print . 81 x 61 cm Print . 31.9 x 24 inch

$1,112

Print, Confiance à l'oiseau, Corneille

Confiance à l'oiseau

Print . 95 x 76 cm Print . 37.4 x 29.9 inch

$1,989

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