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Antoine Carte (1886–1954) was a prominent Belgian painter, graphic artist and designer who was born in Mons and became one of the most prominent figures in Walloon art in the first half of the 20th century. He studied at the academies in Mons and Brussels and later in Paris, where he was influenced by the work of the Symbolists and the work of Puvis de Chavanna, which was reflected in his tendency towards monumentality and lyrical expression. His style represents a unique synthesis of Symbolism, Expressionism and Modern Realism, often focusing on figures of workers, peasants and fishermen, which he depicted with deep dignity and a certain religious and even mystical aura. Carte's work is characterized by a solid line, subdued colors and compositions that resemble frescoes or stained glass, which earned him the co-founding of the artistic group L'Art vivant in 1928. During his career, he gained international recognition, especially in the United States, and served as an influential professor at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, where he shaped generations of artists. He died in Brussels, leaving behind a body of work imbued with humanism and spiritual depth that still holds a place of honor in Belgian national collections.
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