Gustave Colin

"Bringing Home the Catch”, French peasant girls, coastal landscape, oil on canvas

Circa 1870

Michael Stephanon (b. 1937) A well executed oil on canvas painting of a clipper at full sail by the Scandinavian artist Michael Stephanon. Although there are very few recorded det...

Born in well-to-do nobility in Sweden, Allan Osterlind (1855-1938) moved to Paris at age 22 to pursue his artistic ambitions. He quickly became part of the Nordic artistic community there, becoming friends with the likes of Ville Vallgren, Christian Skredsvig, August Strindberg...

This is an original unique oil painting by the artist, Marcel Gatteaux. He was born in London in 1962 and started drawing and painting from an early age. Following studies at Camber...

Charles Theunissen (1871 - 1948) was a painter who was born and lived in Belgium.

Ignacio Gil Sala, was a painter, bohemian character, adventurous and intrepid traveler who knew how to capture his eyes to that world with his painting. After starting his artistic ...

Ignacio Gil Sala (1913-2003) - Characters from Ibiza - Oil on canvas Oil measures 60x73 cm. Frameless. Ignacio Gil Sala, was a painter, bohemian character...

Frame size 91x110 cm. Ignacio Gil Sala, was a painter, bohemian character, adventurous and intrepid traveler who knew how to capture his eyes to that worl...

André Hallet Liège, Belgium 1890 – 1959 Kisenyi, Rwanda Belgian Painter 'The Water Carriers' Signature: signed lower left 'A. Hallet', placed and named on reverse Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: image size 100 x 80,5 cm, frame size 120,5 x 100,5 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...