John Cluysenaar, Belgian (1899-1986) Oil on canvas C1960 £950

Abstract painting with a dark blue background and various squiggly, curved lines in white, orange, green, purple, and beige scattered across the canvas.
Screenshot of a book cover and information page for an exhibition of drawings and watercolors by John Cluyenaar and paintings and reliefs by Ben Nicholson. The book is published by Lefevre Gallery in London, 1945.

John Cluysenaar (Belgian 1899-1986)

John Cluysenaar (1899-1986) hailed from a family deeply rooted in the practice of architecture and artistry, fostering a rich creative heritage in Belgium. Following in the artistic footsteps of both his father and grandfather, Cluysenaar initially delved into sculpture, establishing a studio in Uccle, Belgium. His prowess in this medium garnered him recognition when, in 1924, he secured a shared First Prix de Rome and the Godecharle Prize. Cluysenaar travelled to France and Italy on study trips but settled in the UK during the Second World War.