Life and Artistic Journey
Born in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, France, Colette Beleys was a French painter who spent approximately sixty years working in her studio in the Montparnasse district on rue Huyghens. Her early training included drawing lessons and studies in lithography, followed by coursework at the École des arts appliqués and the École des beaux-arts de Paris. During her career, she was part of a vibrant artistic circle in Paris, maintaining friendships with various painters and interacting with significant art dealers and critics.
Her life was marked by significant travels across Europe, including journeys to Italy, Spain, Belgium, Holland, Austria, England, Yugoslavia, Croatia, Turkey, Greece, Russia, and Bulgaria. In 1935, she married the painter Jean Lasne. Following his disappearance during the war in 1940, she paused her painting for several years before returning to her work, often using sketches and notes gathered during her travels through France and Europe to compose her canvases.
Exhibitions and Collections
Colette Beleys's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, including solo shows at the Galerie Jeanne Castel in Paris and various exhibitions in cities such as Barcelona, Florence, and Luxembourg. Her art is held in several public collections, including:
In 1995, a catalogue raisonné of her painted work was published by Éditions Monelle Hayot, and several museums held retrospectives of her oeuvre during that period.
Questions & Answers
Where is Colette Beleys from?
Colette Beleys was born in France.
Is there a complete list of Colette Beleys's artworks?
Every work by Colette Beleys on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
In which historical period did Colette Beleys work?
Colette Beleys worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
How many artworks by Colette Beleys are available to browse?
You can browse 1 artwork by Colette Beleys on the All Artworks page.
