Jeff Roovers

Jeff Roovers - 1917 Oil, Lily Pads On The Pond

1917

French, oil on board. Signed lower right.

French, oil on board. Signed lower right. Labelled verso.

This atmospheric landscape painting captures a vast desert terrain, dominated by rugged rocks on the horizon. The composition is balanced by two small figures in the foreground, prov...

An original oil painting by the listed British artist Joseph Haslam Hawksworth (1827-1908). A charming study of Norton parish church with figures to the foreground. Well presented in...

This was a blisterly hot day. Anyone who as a cat will know cats like the heat and they seek out a nice comfy spot in the sun. This comfy spot was in the middle of my stil life! In ...

Early Spring Day, It has taken me a very long time to get the balance between inside and outside right with this painting. Three years in fact! I wanted there to be a conversation b...

Enrico Vizzotto Alberti (Oderzo 1880 - Padua 1976) - The 7th regiment of Milan lancers. 25.5 x 35 cm without frame, 51.5 x 57 cm with frame. Ancient...

Title: Shepherd in the Pyrenees Artist: Enric Porta i Mestre (1898–1993) Technique: Oil on canvas Style: Post-Impressionism with Expressionist influences Dimensions: Unframed: 23.6 x 31.9 in Framed: 29.9 x 38.2 in Signature: Signed in the lower right corner as "E. Porta". Date: 1956 (according to the inscription on the back). DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK Shepherd in the Pyrenees by Enric Porta i Mestre depicts a rural scene with a striking sense of introspection and evocative charm. The painting portrays a shepherd tending to his flock amidst the mountainous landscape typical of the Catalan Pyrenees. The composition captures the serenity and beauty of nature through vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes. The work reflects a Post-Impressionist style with loose, bold strokes and vivid tones, combined with Expressionist influences in its ability to evoke emotions beyond the physical depiction. The energetic and textured brushwork infuses the painting with a lively rhythm, while the rich palette of greens and blues immerses the viewer in the landscape's tranquil atmosphere. In this piece, Porta i Mestre showcases a mastery of color and light, illustrating his deep connection to his homeland and its rural life, which served as a source of inspiration throughout his career. ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Enric Porta i Mestre (La Pobla de Segur, 1898–1993) was a Catalan painter known for his landscapes, still lifes, and costumbrist depictions. Trained in Lleida and Barcelona, Porta debuted in 1922 with an exhibition in the Catalan capital. He later moved to Paris to further his artistic studies, where he connected with avant-garde artists such as Miquel Villà...