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André Maquestiau

Bruxelles, Belgium
Artist (Painting, Photography)
Born 1945

André Maquestiau est né à Grammont (Belgique). Cette riante et lacustre bourgade de Flandre, tapie aux bords d'une Dendre méandreuse qui rappelle furieusement les brûmes évanescentes de Latem-Saint-Martin, n'est certes pas étrangère à son évolution néo-cafouilliste.

Dès l'âge de trois ans il joint le futile à l'agréable en barbouillant de bleu outremer les chaussures de ville des peintres en bâtiment qui œuvraient en la familale demeure. Ce précoce éveil pictural s'épanouit rapidement à Mat. sup. (Maternelle supérieure), où son subtil intéllect discerna d'emblée que ses petits camarades n'étaient pas tous des garçons.

Palpitant émoi qui lui valut de la part de la puéricultrice un coup de trique dont il conservera longtemps le pénible souvenir. Tétanisé, il se cloîtra dans une volontaire abstinence créative.

Un demi-siècle plus tard, enfin rétabli, bardé de cette créativité trop longtemps jugulée mais combien mûrie dont injustement il nous priva, il a repris ses pinceaux, ciseaux et pots de colle pour nous offrir ce frais concept de mise en boîte où, habilement dissimulés parmi les facéties primesautières dont il garde le secret, il incline à nous livrer quelques états d'âme empreints de roide pudeur.

Son indiscible force tranquille annonce l'aube encore diaphane, bien qu'incontournable, d'un nouveau millénaire qui, osons l'espérer, saura préserver les inestimables valeurs de ses géniteurs. Humaniste et visionnaire, cet ascète vigoureux mais taciturne a cependant daigné nous livrer ce message plein d'espoir pour les générations de demain : "Que ces caissettes puissent contribuer à l'élaboration d'un Monde meilleur !"

Sa modestie n'a d'égal que la plénitude de son immense talent.
Mimay Selfenay

1998

Discover contemporary artworks by André Maquestiau, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: contemporary belgian artists. Artistic domains: Painting, Photography. Account type: Artist , member since 2003 (Country of origin Belgium). Buy André Maquestiau's latest works on Artmajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist André Maquestiau. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.

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Painting titled "Pastiche-Mante" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Pastiche-Mante - Painting, 11.8x15.8 in ©2022 by André Maquestiau - Surrealism, surrealism-627
"Pastiche-Mante"

Oil on Canvas | 11.8x15.8 in

$3,094.32
Photography titled "Abbaye de Villers I…" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
Abbaye de Villers III - Photography ©2009 by André Maquestiau - Abbaye de Villers la Ville, Limited Edition
"Abbaye de Villers III"

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Photography titled "RUSSIE   Kostroma s…" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
RUSSIE Kostroma sur la Volga - Photography ©2008 by André Maquestiau - Kostroma, Limited Edition
"RUSSIE Kostroma sur la Volga"

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Digital Arts titled "RUSSIE     K I J I" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
RUSSIE K I J I - Digital Arts ©2008 by André Maquestiau -
"RUSSIE K I J I"

Digital Arts

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Photography titled "ST PETERSBOURG   Da…" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
ST PETERSBOURG Dans les Jardins d'un Monastère - Photography ©2008 by André Maquestiau - Saint Petersbourg, Limited Edition
"ST PETERSBOURG Dans les Jardins d'un Monastère"

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Photography titled "ST PETERSBOURG    N…" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
ST PETERSBOURG Nuits blanches - Photography ©2008 by André Maquestiau - Saint Petersbourg, Limited Edition
"ST PETERSBOURG Nuits blanches"

Photography

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Painting titled "Le Crépuscule des D…" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
Le Crépuscule des Dieux - Painting, 19.7x5.9 in ©2009 by André Maquestiau -
"Le Crépuscule des Dieux"

Painting | 19.7x5.9 in

$1,078.07
Digital Arts titled "LARBI EL KEBIR" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork, Digital Painting
LARBI EL KEBIR - Digital Arts ©2006 by André Maquestiau -
"LARBI EL KEBIR"

Digital Arts

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Photography titled "Crâne d'oiseau" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
Crâne d'oiseau - Photography, 13.8x19.7 in ©2007 by André Maquestiau -
"Crâne d'oiseau"

Photography

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Painting titled "Flûtiste" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork, Marker
Flûtiste - Painting, 25.6x6.3 in ©2018 by André Maquestiau - Tribal Art, tribal-art-950, Graffiti
"Flûtiste"

Marker on MDF Board | 25.6x6.3 in

$710.57
Photography titled "Abbaye de Villers II" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
Abbaye de Villers II - Photography ©2009 by André Maquestiau - abbaye de villers la ville, Limited Edition
"Abbaye de Villers II"

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Photography titled "RUSSIE  Tsarskoïe S…" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
RUSSIE Tsarskoïe Selo - Photography ©2008 by André Maquestiau - Tsarskoïe Selo, Limited Edition
"RUSSIE Tsarskoïe Selo"

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Photography titled "ST PETERSBOURG   Al…" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
ST PETERSBOURG Alexandre Ier (2) - Photography ©2008 by André Maquestiau - Saint Petersbourg, Limited Edition
"ST PETERSBOURG Alexandre Ier (2)"

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Photography titled "ST PETERSBOURG   Po…" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
ST PETERSBOURG Pont Bleu sur la Moïka - Photography ©2008 by André Maquestiau - Saint Petersbourg, Limited Edition
"ST PETERSBOURG Pont Bleu sur la Moïka"

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Painting titled "Le Sentier battu" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
Le Sentier battu - Painting, 15.8x25.2 in ©2009 by André Maquestiau -
"Le Sentier battu"

Painting | 15.8x25.2 in

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Digital Arts titled "Lonely blue Boy" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
Lonely blue Boy - Digital Arts, 15.8x15.8 in ©2008 by André Maquestiau -
"Lonely blue Boy"

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Painting titled "Vazar au Lit" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
Vazar au Lit - Painting, 10.2x10.2 in ©2008 by André Maquestiau -
"Vazar au Lit"

Painting | 10.2x10.2 in

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Painting titled "La Trompe de Fallope" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
La Trompe de Fallope - Painting, 23.6x13.8 in ©2000 by André Maquestiau -
"La Trompe de Fallope"

Painting | 23.6x13.8 in

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Sculpture titled "Pan" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork, Wood
Pan - Sculpture, 16.1x2.8 in ©2022 by André Maquestiau - Outsider Art, outsider-art-1044, Animal
"Pan"

Sculpture - Wood | 16.1x2.8 in

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Painting titled "OBJETS INANIMÉS..." by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
OBJETS INANIMÉS... - Painting, 7.1x13 in ©2009 by André Maquestiau -
"OBJETS INANIMÉS..."

Painting | 7.1x13 in

$1,122.48
Photography titled "RUSSIE   Au Fil de…" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
RUSSIE Au Fil de la Neva - Photography ©2008 by André Maquestiau - Fleuve Neva, Limited Edition
"RUSSIE Au Fil de la Neva"

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Photography titled "RUSSIE   Goritzy  M…" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
RUSSIE Goritzy Monastère Kirillov Bielozersk - Photography ©2008 by André Maquestiau - GORITSKI MONASTERE, Limited Edition
"RUSSIE Goritzy Monastère Kirillov Bielozersk"

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Photography titled "ST PETERSBOURG  Fro…" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
ST PETERSBOURG Fronton - Photography ©2008 by André Maquestiau - Saint Petersbourg, Limited Edition
"ST PETERSBOURG Fronton"

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Painting titled "Le Congé sabbatique" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
Le Congé sabbatique - Painting, 15.8x25.2 in ©2009 by André Maquestiau -
"Le Congé sabbatique"

Painting | 15.8x25.2 in

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Photography titled "Homme au Chapeau" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
Homme au Chapeau - Photography, 13.8x9.8 in ©2008 by André Maquestiau -
"Homme au Chapeau"

Photography

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Painting titled "B. D." by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
B. D. - Painting, 23.6x19.7 in ©2008 by André Maquestiau -
"B. D."

Painting | 23.6x19.7 in

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Painting titled "87 - La cinquième C…" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork, Oil
87 - La cinquième Chapelle - Painting, 5.9x15.8 in ©2007 by André Maquestiau -
"87 - La cinquième Chapelle"

Oil | 5.9x15.8 in

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Painting titled "Les Astigmates" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork, Oil
Les Astigmates - Painting, 15.8x11.8 in ©2022 by André Maquestiau - Surrealism, surrealism-627, artwork_cat.Women
"Les Astigmates"

Oil on Canvas | 15.8x11.8 in

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Photography titled "RUSSIE   Parc de Pa…" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
RUSSIE Parc de Pavlovsk - Photography ©2008 by André Maquestiau - Pavlovsk, Limited Edition
"RUSSIE Parc de Pavlovsk"

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Painting titled "Le Traité de Paix" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
Le Traité de Paix - Painting, 11x15 in ©2009 by André Maquestiau -
"Le Traité de Paix"

Painting | 11x15 in

$1,144.69
Photography titled "ST PETERSBOURG   Al…" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
ST PETERSBOURG Alexandre Ier (1) - Photography ©2008 by André Maquestiau - Saint Petersbourg, Limited Edition
"ST PETERSBOURG Alexandre Ier (1)"

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Photography titled "ST PETERSBOURG   Ré…" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
ST PETERSBOURG Réverbères du Pont bleu - Photography ©2008 by André Maquestiau - SAINT PETERSBOURG, Limited Edition
"ST PETERSBOURG Réverbères du Pont bleu"

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Painting titled "LES STRATIFLORES" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
LES STRATIFLORES - Painting, 12.6x21.3 in ©2009 by André Maquestiau -
"LES STRATIFLORES"

Painting | 12.6x21.3 in

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Painting titled "Histoire naturelle" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
Histoire naturelle - Painting, 3.2x10.6 in ©2008 by André Maquestiau -
"Histoire naturelle"

Painting | 3.2x10.6 in

$965.93
Photography titled "Diaprures" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
Diaprures - Photography, 13.8x19.7 in ©2007 by André Maquestiau -
"Diaprures"

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Painting titled "Tambour battant" by André Maquestiau, Original Artwork
Tambour battant - Painting, 5.9x15.8 in ©2007 by André Maquestiau -
"Tambour battant"

Painting | 5.9x15.8 in

$1,122.48
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