Nicholas de Staël , 1914-55, French painter, b. St. Petersburg, Russia. Reared in Brussels, he traveled extensively before settling in France in 1940. De Staël evolved c.1942 a highly abstract style, developing a rich color fabric combined with strong elements of tension. His later works became gradually more representational. His artistic reputation was firmly established by the time of his suicide. Author not available, STAËL, NICHOLAS DE. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ...
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