Edward Antoon Portielje, the son of the Dutch artist Jan Frederik Pieter Portielje, primarily a portrait painter, was born on February 8th, 1861, in Antwerp. Edward’s brother, Geerard Jozef, was also an artist in the family tradition. He undertook artistic training at École des Beaux-Arts in Antwerp, studying under Charles Verlat, who also taught Van Gogh during the early 1880s. Portielje’s contributions to Belgian painting earned him the respected honor of knighthood from the state. He died on December 18th, 1949 in Antwerp. Portielje’s intimate interior scenes, in the artistic lineage of Belgian painter Jean-Baptiste Madou and the most recognizable of Portielje’s image for modern-day audiences, offer light-hearted reflections of leisure time rendered in warm tones that give his images such immensely appealing qualities. His reliance on local exhibitions shows his patriotism to the creation and advancement of typically Belgian art, in both theme and mood.
Edward Portielje "The letter", 19th Century Flemish oil Painting of Two Ladies
By Edward Antoon Portielje
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fine old oil painting depicts two ladies seated in a 19th-century interior. Opposite the woman on the right is an old wool spinner; the woman pauses in her work to look up and s...
Canvas
Welcome Refreshment by Gerard Portielje
By Edward Antoon Portielje
Located in Ongar, GB
Oil on panel titled Welcome Refreshment' byBelgian artist Gerard Portielje 1856-1929. Born in Antwerp, the son of a painter Jan Portielje. He has pro...
Paint
$2,600 / set
H 16.25 in W 14.25 in D 2.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Flemish Tavern Scene Oil Paintings on Copper in Gilt Frames
By David Teniers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study, office, or den with this charming pair of antique Flemish style paintings, crafted circa 1860 and set in their original richly carved giltwood frames. Each composit...
Copper
$1,800Sale Price|48% Off
H 26 in W 32 in D 2 in
Oil on Board "Eclipse by Candlelite" by William George Nes
By William George Nes
Located in Ferndale, MI
Oil painting on board "Eclipse by Candlelite" by William George Nes.
Paint
$1,068
H 22.45 in W 29.53 in D 2.76 in
Late 19th Century Oil Painting of Two Dogs King Charles Spaniel
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique painting with a scene of two dogs. Oil on wood panel. The painting is framed in a classic gold-coloured wooden frame. The painting is unsigned, maker unknown. Est...
Wood, Paint
19th Century American Oil Painting of a Gentleman
Located in Water Mill, NY
19th century American portrait of a gentleman in a wood frame.
Canvas
19th Century English Oil Painting
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful English oil painting. The artist has captured the countryside of what looks to be late fall. The trees and grass are amber gold and lush, and the clouds are takin...
Paint
English Sporting Oil Painting ofJockey Joe Mercer and Brigadier Gerard
Located in Houston, TX
A striking equestrian oil painting depicting the legendary jockey Joe Mercer aboard the celebrated racehorse Brigadier Gerard, widely regarded as one of the greatest thoroughbreds in...
Paint
Vintage Jonas Gerard Abstract Painting "Collage Symposium"
By Jonas Gerard 1
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Jonas Gerard Abstract Painting "Collage Symposium" Offered for sale is an abstract collage painting by Jonas Gerard (American, 1941–2020). The work is bold and striking. I...
Metal
19th Century French Oil Painting
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a classic 19th Century Barbizon School French oil painting. It features a rural scene on canvas, with lovely stream, ragged clouds, and pastoral emphasis. It is anchored in a...
Canvas, Hardwood
19th Century Belgian Flemish Oil on Canvas
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th Century Belgian Oil on Canvas features a moody, atmospheric landscape under a cloudy sky. In the middle, the brushstrokes emphasize a light breaking through the clouds crea...
Canvas, Wood
"Hunted by Bears" by Kevin Paulsen
By Kevin Paulsen
Located in Nantucket, MA
"Hunted by Bears" by artist Kevin Paulsen. Created with pigment and plaster applied to polystyrene, mounted in a shadow box frame.
Polystyrene, Plaster, Paint
$44,000
H 40.5 in W 68.5 in D 2 in
Flemish 17th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of the Adoration of the Magi
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautiful Flemish 17th century oil on canvas painting depicting the adoration of the magi. Vivid color and wonderful quality of pa...
Canvas
19th Century Romantic Oil Painting of Ladies by the Riverside
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This delightful 19th century oil on panel presents an intimate and romantic outdoor scene, capturing two refined ladies dressed in voluminous gowns seated in the countryside, near th...
Giltwood, Paint
"The Suitor" Painting by Edward Antoon Portielje
By Edward Antoon Portielje
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on canvas, signed lower left. Edward Antoon Portielje was born in Antwerp on 8 February 1861. He trained under Charles Verlat (1824-1890), who had taught at the Antwerp Academy ...