Jaques Brel Painting

Realistic acrylic painting of the Belgian singer, chansonnier Jaques Brel, painted by the Dutch fine artist Paul Meijering - the Original painting is... more

by Paul Meijering

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Price

$2,000

Dimensions

90.000 x 90.000 x 1.000 inches

Title

Jaques Brel Painting

Artist

Paul Meijering

Medium

Painting - Acrylic Painting On Panel

Description

Realistic acrylic painting of the Belgian singer, chansonnier Jaques Brel, painted by the Dutch fine artist Paul Meijering - the Original painting is 90 x 90 cm and for sale

Jacques Romain Georges Brel (8 April 1929 - 9 October 1978) was a Belgian singer, songwriter, actor and director who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following - initially in Belgium and France, later throughout the world. He is considered a master of the modern chanson. Although he recorded most of his songs in French and occasionally in Dutch, he became an influence on English-speaking songwriters and performers, such as Scott Walker, David Bowie, Alex Harvey, Marc Almond and Rod McKuen. English translations of his songs were recorded by many performers, including: Bowie; Walker, Ray Charles; Judy Collins; John Denver; The Kingston Trio; Nina Simone; Frank Sinatra and Andy Williams.

Brel was a successful actor, appearing in ten films. He directed two films, one of which, Le Far West, was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1973. Having sold over 25 million records worldwide, Brel is the third best-selling Belgian recording artist of all time. Brel married Therese "Miche" Michielsen in 1950 and the couple had three children. He also had a romantic relationship with actress and dancer Maddly Bamy from 1972 until his death in 1978.

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October 31st, 2019