Corneille
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Corneille

Netherlands • 1922 - 2010  411 followers

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

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.

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Print, Le seigneur de la savane, Corneille

Corneille

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

$612

Painting, Oiseau Vert, Corneille

Corneille

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

$3,916

Sculpture, Oiseau et serpent, Corneille

Corneille

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

$45,031

Fine Art Drawings, L'Aube tardive, Corneille

Corneille

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

$8,321

Print, Jardin des délices, Corneille

Corneille

Print - 110 x 75 cm Print - 43.3 x 29.5 inch

$2,447

Print, Femme à la fleur, Corneille

Corneille

Print - 96 x 96 cm Print - 37.8 x 37.8 inch

$2,019

Print, Sans titre, Corneille

Corneille

Print - 69 x 91 x 0.02 cm Print - 27.2 x 35.8 x 0 inch

$979

Print, Soleil cou coupé 3, Corneille

Corneille

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

$734

Print, Soleil cou coupé 1, Corneille

Corneille

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

$734

Print, La venue de l’oiseau, Corneille

Corneille

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

$795

Print, Tête pensive, Corneille

Corneille

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

$673

Print, Bain de soleil, Corneille

Corneille

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

$1,468

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

Corneille

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

$649

Print, Les Femmes de la Bible IV, Corneille

Corneille

Print - 53.3 x 61 cm Print - 21 x 24 inch

$1,400

Painting, Untitled, Corneille

Corneille

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

$3,182

Print, Chats Champêtres, Corneille

Corneille

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

$1,835

Print, La femme et l’oiseau, Corneille

Corneille

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

$967

Print, Soleil cou coupé III, Corneille

Corneille

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

$1,162

Print, Les prémices du printemps, Corneille

Corneille

Print - 60 x 68 x 0.2 cm Print - 23.6 x 26.8 x 0.1 inch

$1,162

Print, Untitled - Phoenix, Corneille

Corneille

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

$4,500

Print, Vol d’oiseaux, Corneille

Corneille

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

$3,426

Sculpture, Le chat, Corneille

Corneille

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

$45,031

Fine Art Drawings, Etude pour une lithographie, Corneille

Corneille

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

$3,671

Print, Tête bleue, Corneille

Corneille

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

$367

Print, Le seigneur de la savane, Corneille

Corneille

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

$367

Print, Bleu, Corneille

Corneille

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

$428

Fine Art Drawings, L'Aube tardive, Corneille

Corneille

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

$8,321

Print, Plat, Corneille

Corneille

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

$4,283

Print, Deux visages, Corneille

Corneille

Print - 64.5 x 49.5 x 0.3 cm Print - 25.4 x 19.5 x 0.1 inch

$979

Painting, Sans Titre, Corneille

Corneille

Painting - 127 x 121 x 12 cm Painting - 50 x 47.6 x 4.7 inch

$10,279

Print, L'oiseau allégé, Corneille

Corneille

Print - 50 x 65 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0 inch

$857

Print, Envol des oiseaux, Corneille

Corneille

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

$612

Print, Elle se donne a l'été, Corneille

Corneille

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

$1,200

Print, La fleur et l’oiseau, Corneille

Corneille

Print - 76 x 100 cm Print - 29.9 x 39.4 inch

$1,774

Print, Hoggar en fête, Corneille

Corneille

Print - 141 x 105 cm Print - 55.5 x 41.3 inch

$3,426

Print, Femme-fleurs, Corneille

Corneille

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

$673

Print, Offrande, Corneille

Corneille

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

$673

Print, Couple à l’oiseau, Corneille

Corneille

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

$795

Print, Complicité, Corneille

Corneille

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

$673

Print, Femme au divan rouge, Corneille

Corneille

Print - 40 x 52 cm Print - 15.7 x 20.5 inch

$734

Print, Paradise de femmes, Corneille

Corneille

Print - 40 x 64 cm Print - 15.7 x 25.2 inch

$612

Print, L’arbre de l’été, Corneille

Corneille

Print - 89 x 65 cm Print - 35 x 25.6 inch

$734

Print, L’arbre de l’été, Corneille

Corneille

Print - 89 x 65 cm Print - 35 x 25.6 inch

$979

Print, Métamorphose, Corneille

Corneille

Print - 48 x 36 x 0.2 cm Print - 18.9 x 14.2 x 0.1 inch

$673

Print, Célébration, Corneille

Corneille

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

$673

Print, Irruption du chat, Corneille

Corneille

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

$612

Print, Grand nu bleu, Corneille

Corneille

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

$612

Print, Couple de l’été, Corneille

Corneille

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

$612

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What is Corneille known for?
Corneille is known for being a founding member of the CoBrA movement and for his vibrant, expressive paintings featuring birds, women, and fantastical landscapes. His work is characterized by bold colors and playful, childlike forms.