Jos De Cock, Night's Glimmer, Oil on Canvas, 1963

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Artwork sold with frame (93 x 134.5 cm) Jos De Cock (15 January 1934 – 10 October 2010) was a … Read more Artwork sold with frame (93 x 134.5 cm) Jos De Cock (15 January 1934 – 10 October 2010) was a Belgian-French artist celebrated for her contributions to painting, watercolor, etching, and sculpture. Born in Kortrijk, West Flanders, Belgium, she pursued her artistic education at the academy of Etterbeek and later at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris. She further honed her skills under the guidance of Edgard Tytgat in Belgium and André Lhote in France. De Cock's oeuvre is characterized by Symbolist themes, exploring the interplay between the visible and the invisible, often delving into metaphysical and fantastical realms. Her works have been showcased in numerous solo exhibitions across Europe and South America, including notable venues such as Galerie Colette Allendy in Paris (1958), Galerie du Casino in Knokke-le-Zoute (1962), and the Paris Art Center (1986). Throughout her career, De Cock received several accolades, including the Prix Lathan Foundation International Poster Contest (1952–1954), the Prix de la Jeune Peinture Belge (1958), and the Médaille de la Ville de Paris (1960). Her artworks are part of esteemed public collections, such as the Museo de la Solidaridad Salvador Allende in Santiago, Chile, the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, and the Bibliothèque nationale de France. De Cock was married to the influential French art critic Pierre Restany, a central figure in the Nouveau Réalisme movement. She passed away in Paris in 2010, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate art enthusiasts worldwide. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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