1924 - 1994

Essentials

  • Nationality: Netherlands
  • Color intensity: monochromatic
  • Died: 1994
  • Also known as:
    • Lubertus Jacobus Swaanswijk
    • Lubertus Jacobus Lucebert
    • Lubertus J. Swaanswijk Lucebert
    • Lucebert van Swaanswijk
    • Lubertus Jacobus Swaanswyk
  • Museums on this site: Det Kongelige Museum for Fin Kunst Antwerpen
  • Top 3 works:
    • Hermit
    • De Inquisiteur
    • Sfinx

The Life and Versatility of Lucebert

Lucebert, born Lubertus Jacobus Swaanswijk, was a multifaceted Dutch artist whose creative output spanned poetry, painting, lithography, and various other visual disciplines including ceramics, watercolor, and mural painting. Born in Amsterdam, he began his artistic journey by working for his father after school and later attended the Institute for Arts and Crafts. His early years were marked by a period of homelessness between 1938 and 1947. During this time, he provided a large mural for a Franciscan convent, though the work was ultimately painted over with white paint by the nuns.

As a central figure in the COBRA movement, he participated in the group's first exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum in 1949. His literary contributions were significant, particularly within the Dutch movement known as De Vijftigers. His poetic legacy is encapsulated in collections such as Gedichten 1948–1965, and he was honored with several prestigious awards, including the P.C. Hooftprijs and the Prijs der Nederlandse Letteren.

Artistic Evolution and Spanish Connection

From the 1960s onward, Lucebert's work transitioned toward a figurative-expressionist style. Seeking the Mediterranean light, he and his wife, Tony Swaanswijk, moved to Altea, Spain, in 1963, eventually settling in Jávea in 1968. In 1973, they acquired a house in the Lluca district of Jávea that served as his studio and a vital site for his creative production.

His relationship with the artist and collector Antonio Pérez led to a permanent exhibition of his work in Cuenca, Spain. Following his death in Alkmaar, his widow donated works to the Antonio Pérez Foundation, which maintains a room dedicated to his legacy. His diverse body of work is held in various public collections, including the Museum de Fundatie in Zwolle and the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Spørgsmål og svar

Hvordan finder jeg alle værker af Lucebert inden for et bestemt medie?

For at finde alle værker af Lucebert inden for et bestemt medie, kan du bruge kunstnerens Alle medier side.

Hvor kommer Lucebert fra?

Lucebert blev født i Netherlands.

Kan jeg gennemse Luceberts værker efter stemning?

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Hvordan finder jeg værker af Lucebert inden for et specifikt tema?

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Test your eye

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Spørgsmål 1:
In which city was Lucebert born?
Spørgsmål 2:
Which art movement was Lucebert associated with?
Spørgsmål 3:
What was the name of the literary movement Lucebert belonged to?
Spørgsmål 4:
In which country did Lucebert and his wife Tony settle in 1968?
Spørgsmål 5:
Which prestigious Dutch governmental prize for literature did Lucebert win in 1967?