Hubert Malfait

Hubert Malfait, 1898 – 1971, Belgian Painter, 'Sitting Nude', Signed top left

Early 20th Century

Romantic Portraits Richir Herman Brussels 1866 – 1942 Belgian Painter Signature: Attributed to Richir Herman Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 67,50 x 62,50 cm, frame size 69,50 x 64,50 cm Biography: Richir Herman Jean Joseph was born in Ixelles (Brussels), on November 4, 1866. He was a Belgian painter of portraits, still lifes, genre paintings, nudes and landscapes. He made decorative paintings to fit into private homes. Richir mainly painted portraits. His clients usually belonged to the higher circles. He portrayed amongst others King Albert and Queen Elisabeth, Cardinal Mercier and Countess d’Oultremont. Less known are the landscape paintings he made Limburg and Kempen, where he regularly stayed with befriended artist Emile Van Doren (1865 – 1949). Herman Richir first studied at the Sint-Joost-ten-Node Academy with Gustave Biot and Charles Hermans, continued his education at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels (1884-1889) with the master teacher and artist Jean-Francois Portaels (1818 – 1895). In 1886, during his studies, he won second Prize of Rome for Painting. Richir lived in Schaarbeek. In 1900 he became a teacher of drawing and in 1905 first teacher of painting after nature at the Brussels Academy. He was director there several times 1906-1907, 1910, 1911, 1915-1919, 1925-1927. He was retired in 1927. His pupils included Albert Alleman (1892 – 1933), Éliane de Meuse (1899 – 1993), Paul Hagemans (1884 – 1959), Maurice Mareels (1893 – 1976), Guy Onkelinx (1879 – 1935), Georges Rogy (1897 – 1981), José Storie (1899 – 1961), Charles Swyncop (1895 – 1970), Maurice Schelck...

Judgment of Paris Van Zevenberghen Georges Brussels 1877 – 1968, Belgian Painter Signature: Signed bottom left and dated 37 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 50 x 60 cm,...

Baes Emile Brussels 1879 – 1953 Paris Belgian Painter Female Nude Signature: Signed bottom right Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 65 x 54 cm Biography: Baes Emile was b...

André Hallet Liège, Belgium 1890 – 1959 Kisenyi, Rwanda Belgian Painter 'The Water Carriers' Signature: Signed bottom left, placed and named on reverse Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 100 x 80,50 cm, frame size 120,50 x 100,50 cm Biography: Hallet André was born in the Liege in 1890, emerged as a luminary in the world of Belgian post-impressionist painting. His oeuvre, a testament to his profound talent, has graced the walls of over 60 museums worldwide, including the venerable Louvre in Paris, France. Hallet’s artistic repertoire was as expansive as it was breathtaking. He wielded his brush with mastery in a multitude of genres, creating enchanting landscapes, bustling cityscapes, serene garden views, captivating marine scenes, evocative genre depictions, and intimate portraits that breathed life onto his canvases. The journey of André Hallet’s artistry began under the tutelage and guidance of R. Heintz. He honed his craft further at the Academy in Liege. It was in the South of France that Hallet discovered the transcendent allure of light and the sun, infusing his work with a cheerful and impressionistic burst of color. The vibrant hues of his palette mirrored the radiant landscapes he encountered in Flanders and the Mediterranean, from the sun-kissed shores of Southern France to the picturesque vistas of Italy. In 1920, Hallet embarked on a new chapter, working in the enchanting city of Bruges before ultimately settling in Leuven. Each location left its mark on his art, contributing to the rich tapestry of his creative journey. A turning point in Hallet’s life came in 1934 when the Belgian government sent him to Congo. Later, in 1947, he found his home on the shores of Lake Kivu in Kisenyi, present-day Rwanda. It was here that he would spend the remainder of his life, captivated by the mesmerizing beauty of the African landscape. He passed away in 1959, leaving a lasting legacy. During his time in Africa, Hallet forged a deep connection with Tutsi king Mwambi Matura III of Ruanda-Burundi. This relationship inspired a series of exquisitely detailed portraits, offering a glimpse into the regal splendor of the king’s family...

Seascape with Pier and Lighthouse of Monaco Harbour Daens Antoine Brussels 1871 – 1946 Belgian Painter Signature: Signed bottom right Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 3...

Margaret France Robinson New Orleans 1908 – 1985 American Painter ‘Golden Gate Bridge, Californian Coast’ Signature: Signed lower right Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size ...

Axel Henry Helge Helme (1894 Roskilde, Denmark 1987), Seated Nude, circa 1930, oil on canvas, original frame Son of a merchant, Helge Helme was admitted ...

Oil on canvas by Madé Gourdon, France, 1960s. "Dream". with frame: 70x61 cm - without frame: 55x46 cm. 10F format. Signed "Madé Gourdon" in the lower left. In its frame Montparnasse....

Gurami Hagemann was born in Tiblissi in Georgia in 1945. At the age of 15 he received his diploma in painting. From 1965 to 1971 he attended the Art Academy in Tiblissi. In 1993 he r...

Paul Manes was born May 4, 1948, in Austin, Texas. He began his professional career in New York City in the early 1980s. His art has been widely exhibited in America and Europe and h...

ABOUT THE ARTWORK The painting "I Need Your Friendship So Much" portrays two figures in a tranquil, introspective state, bound together by a silent understanding. The warm, earthy t...

Bill Bate Emerging Original Figurative Painting Oil Paint on Canvas Canvas Size: H 60cm x W 30cm x D 2cm Sold Unframed Please note that in situ images are purely an indication of how...