Maurice de Vries (1910–1994) was a 20th-century painter, primarily active in Belgium and the Netherlands. His body of work frequently explores “animated surrealistic landscapes,” floral compositions with dreamlike qualities, and subjects drawn from Eastern spirituality. His style often employs a hazy, atmospheric application of oil paint, creating scenes that feel suspended between reality and a mythological or dream world.
Maurice de Vries fits within the tradition of Post-War European Surrealism, where artists moved away from strict representation to explore the subconscious and the exotic. He has a consistent presence in the European secondary art market, particularly in Belgium and France. His works are regularly traded in auction houses such as Coronari Auctions and Hôtel des Ventes, where collectors value his unique blend of floral surrealism and figurative mystery.
