Xavier Mellery
1845–1921 · Belgian · 20 artworks
SymbolismArt NouveauExpressionismSymbolic imagerySubdued color palettesIntimate genre scenesAllegorical representationDreamlike atmosphere
artist bio
Xavier Mellery was a Belgian symbolist painter known for his allegorical and genre scenes, often depicting the lives of ordinary people with a touch of mystery and introspection. He played a significant role in the development of Symbolism in Belgium, blending realism with dreamlike imagery.
what you'll learn
Studying Mellery's work allows students to explore the use of symbolism to convey deeper meanings and emotions, as well as how to blend realistic depictions with allegorical themes. Students can also learn about the transition from realism to symbolism in the late 19th century.
related: Fernand Khnopff, Gustave Moreau, Odilon Redon
20 artworks
Mother pride
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Farmhouses Under The Snow
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Immortality
1890
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The goal of things
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Beguine, Reading Under The Lamp
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Petite Fille a Marken
1880
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Village Street
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Portrait of Paul De Vigne
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For The Poor - Charity
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My Hallway, Light Effect
1889
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Eternity and Death
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Day in Winte
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The Hoveniershuis
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Rome. The Castel Sant'Angelo
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Un Baptême À L’île De Marken
1884
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The Vestibule Of The Palazzo Pisani
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The milk girl
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Knitting Girl
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Suppression of the Octroi in 1860
1890
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Woman With Coffee Grinder
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