Paul Delvaux (1897-1994)

‘The only true thing is “eternal femininity.” Since man became aware of his ability to express himself he has relentlessly reproduced the image of woman in various forms from the rough Venus of Magdalen to the blonde beauties of Venice, to the cherubs of Velázquez, so sumptuous and fragile. One should not forget the modern representations of woman following the inclinations of her generation, always with a different norm of beauty. Of course eternal femininity continues in our time. How many artists have tried to express its mystery and charm?’ -Paul Delvaux