Joseph Lacasse Belgian, 1894-1975
Composition ( Dia no. 492), c. 1960
Oil on canvas
81 x 100 cm
Signed upper right
Signed and inscribed verso
Lacasse Estate Inventory Dia no. 492
Certificate of Authenticity by Mme Joostens-Koob
Signed and inscribed verso
Lacasse Estate Inventory Dia no. 492
Certificate of Authenticity by Mme Joostens-Koob
Born into the desolation of a working-class family, Lacasse's artistic vocation was first outlined at the local stone quarries where he worked as a young teenager. During 1910-12, Lacasse intuitively...
Born into the desolation of a working-class family, Lacasse's artistic vocation was first outlined at the local stone quarries where he worked as a young teenager. During 1910-12, Lacasse intuitively established his search for light, extracted from the glistening rock. In 1925, Lacasse moved to Paris where he became known as a painter of religious scenes. However, with Brancusi as his neighbour, Lacasse was inspired to revisit his teenage interest in light and the composition of rocks - this led him to make a series of small abstract paintings during the 1930s. His acquaintance with Robert Delaunay influenced his coloristic development. Upon his return to Paris in 1946, after having spent the war years in Britain, Lacasse had been overshadowed by Serge Poliakoff, who admitted having learnt much from Lacasse during the late 1930's during his visits to Lacasse's Montparnasse's gallery 'l'Equipe'.
The works of Lacasse are included in museums worldwide.
The works of Lacasse are included in museums worldwide.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist.