Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

Belgian, 1889-1961

Louis Liévin Théophile Clesse (Ixelles, Brussels, 15 June 1889 – 9 February 1961) was a Belgian Post-Impressionist and Realist painter, aquarellist, and etcher, renowned for his atmospheric landscapes, maritime scenes, still lifes, and portraits. His work is marked by a lyrical use of light and colour, expressive brushwork, and a deep sensitivity to mood and place. Born into a modest family in Ixelles, he was the youngest of eight children. His father, François Auguste Clesse, was an upholsterer, and his mother, Augustine Josèphe Leduc, maintained a close-knit household. Louis was introduced to art at an early age by his older brother Theo, who worked as chief assistant in the decorative painting studio of Paul Hermanus. Clesse studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ixelles, where he excelled and received numerous awards, including the prestigious government medal in 1904. He went on to work for the Hermanus firm, producing decorative panels and copies of old masters—an experience that sharpened his technical skills and observational eye. While initially rooted in realism, Clesse’s exposure to artists such as Alfred Bastien and Emile Claus led him toward a more expressive, emotional style. His goal was not to reproduce nature, but to convey its essence through bold colour harmonies and textured, painterly compositions. He debuted at the Brussels Triennial Salon in 1907 and regularly exhibited throughout Belgium (Antwerp, Liège, Charleroi, Mons) and abroad (Barcelona, Nice). He was an active participant in the Belgian art scene, contributing to journals like Revue de l’Art Belge and Savoir et Beauté. Clesse’s favourite subjects included the woodlands and ponds of Auderghem—where he summered and became an honorary citizen in 1959—the Zenne Valley, the Sonian Forest, and the coastal landscapes of West Flanders, particularly around Ostend, Nieuwpoort, and Zeebrugge. Between 1928 and 1932, he also painted extensively along the northern French coast from Petit-Fort-Philippe. In the 1930s, he established a studio in Oudenburg, which became a base for his explorations of the Flemish polders and Bruges. His style is often described as a personal blend of Realism and Impressionism, deeply inspired by Franz Courtens, Isidore Verheyden, and especially Emile Claus. Clesse’s plein-air approach—even on large canvases—was often refined in the studio, lending his works both spontaneity and polish. In addition to landscapes and seascapes, he painted still lifes with game and poultry—drawing from his love of hunting—as well as portraits and figure studies. His art reflects a deep connection to nature and an appreciation for seasonal light. Clesse was a longtime member of the Cercle Artistique et Littéraire (Cercle Gaulois), served on the acquisition committee of the Ixelles Museum, and co-founded the Cercle d’Art d’Ixelles. In 1942, an avenue in Auderghem was named in his honour during his lifetime. He died in Ixelles in 1961. His grave is adorned with a sculpted portrait by René Cliquet. Today, his work is found in numerous public and private collections in Belgium and worldwide.

Artist: Louis Clesse

Louis ClesseAntique Post-Impressionist River Landscape Painting, 1915

$2,869

Antique Post-Impressionist River Landscape Painting

By Louis Clesse

Located in St. Albans, GB

Louis Clesse 1907, Belgian Signed oil painting on panel Picture Size:24 x 36 inch (61 x 91 cm) Frame Size: 31 x 43 inch (79 x 99 cm) Louis Clesse was a Belgian who was born and die...

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20th Century Post-Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Louis ClesseAlong the Path, Oudenburg' by Louis Clesse (1889 – Brussels – 1961), 1943

$4,570

Along the Path, Oudenburg' by Louis Clesse (1889 – Brussels – 1961)

By Louis Clesse

Located in Knokke, BE

Clesse Louis 1889 – Brussels – 1961 Belgian Painter 'Along the Path, Oudenburg' Signature: signed lower right and dated 1943 'Louis Clesse 1943' Medium: oil on panel Dimensions: im...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Louis Clesse"Le Rouge Cloitre sous la neige" oil painting on canvas by Louis Clesse 20Th c., Ca 1920

$5,624

"Le Rouge Cloitre sous la neige" oil painting on canvas by Louis Clesse 20Th c.

By Louis Clesse

Located in Gavere, BE

"Le Rouge Cloitre sous la neige" oil painting on canvas by Louis Clesse 20Th c. Wonderfull oil on canvas by Louis Clesse , Belgian School (1889 -1961 ). Clesse was a Belgian figurat...

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1920s Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Louis ClesseWintertime forest landscape oil painting on canvas by Louis Clesse 20Th c., Ca 1920

$4,730

Wintertime forest landscape oil painting on canvas by Louis Clesse 20Th c.

By Louis Clesse

Located in Gavere, BE

"Wintertime forest landscape" oil painting on canvas by Louis Clesse 20Th c. Wonderfull oil on canvas by Louis Clesse , Belgian School (1889 -1961 ). Clesse was a Belgian figurative...

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1920s Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Jacques van CoppenolleBarbizon Fontainebleau region Impressionist French summer landscape with figure, circa 1900

$2,600

H 23.63 in W 27.17 in D 1.58 in

Barbizon Fontainebleau region Impressionist French summer landscape with figure

Located in Norwich, GB

A wonderful view of the heartbreakingly beautiful Fontainebleau/Barbizon region, which was home to some of the greatest painters of the 19th and early 20th Century. The particular spot presented here is the river Loing at Montigny-sur-Loing, where Cezanne and Sisley loved to paint. The village is just a short walk away from Grez-sur-Loing, where John Singer Sargent, Francis Brooks Chadwick, Robert Vonnoh, Edward Simmons...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

J.W. FordGrazing Cows - Farm Landscape

$465

H 16 in W 20 in D 1 in

Grazing Cows - Farm Landscape

Located in Soquel, CA

Grazing cows on the California Big Sur coast, a farm landscape by J.W Ford (American, 20th Century). Signed "J.W Ford" lower right. Unframed. Image size, 16"H x...

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1970s American Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

André PetroffVoilier - ship, 1948 - oil on canvas, 51x59 cm., framed, 1948

$2,107

H 20.08 in W 23.23 in

Voilier - ship, 1948 - oil on canvas, 51x59 cm., framed

By André Petroff

Located in Nice, FR

Oil painting on panel representing a boat in the sea. Framed André Petroff naquit à Saint-Petersbourg en 1894, il étudia avec Bilibine et Roerich. Par la...

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1940s Post-Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Richard Fuchs"Gardasee", Sunset over Garda Lake with Mountains and Moon Italy

$1,627

H 10.44 in W 16.86 in D 0.2 in

"Gardasee", Sunset over Garda Lake with Mountains and Moon Italy

Located in Genève, GE

Dimensions with frame: 37 x 52,5 x 3 cm. Signed "R. Fuchs" in the lower right corner. Sunset over Garda Lake with Mountains and Moon Italy A serene and atmospheric landscape captur...

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Late 19th Century Post-Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Jean LeGassickAlpine Glow above Caples Lake, 2026

$1,900

H 11.75 in W 13.75 in D 1.5 in

Alpine Glow above Caples Lake

By Jean LeGassick

Located in Pasadena, CA

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist FRAMED: 11.75" x 13.75" x 1.5" UNFRAMED: 8" x 10" SIGNED: Lower Left Artist Statement "A plein-air painting done over the course ...

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2010s Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

Jean LeGassickCanyon Atmosphere; Granger Canyon, Surprise Valley, CA, 2026

$1,900

H 11.75 in W 13.75 in D 1.5 in

Canyon Atmosphere; Granger Canyon, Surprise Valley, CA

By Jean LeGassick

Located in Pasadena, CA

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 8" x 10" FRAMED: 11.75" x 13.75" x 1.5" SIGNED: Lower Right Artist Statement "This is a painting of the entrance to Gra...

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2010s Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Panel

Arthur Hoeber"Green Landscape" Arthur Hoeber, American Impressionist, Early 20th Century, circa 1910

$4,500

H 29.5 in W 34 in

"Green Landscape" Arthur Hoeber, American Impressionist, Early 20th Century

By Arthur Hoeber

Located in New York, NY

Arthur Hoeber Green Landscape, circa 1910 Signed lower right Oil on canvas 25 x 30 inches Provenance Sal Sciarrino, New Jersey Born in New Jersey in 1854, Arthur Hoeber had a natu...

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1910s American Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Pierre NeveuImpressionist View of Paris with Fisherman on the Seine and Cathedral Skyline, 1955

$751

H 9.5 in W 14 in

Impressionist View of Paris with Fisherman on the Seine and Cathedral Skyline

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Impressionist View of Paris with Fisherman on the Seine and Cathedral Skyline Pierre Neveu (French, b. 1929) signed oil on board, unframed Size: 9.5 x 14 inches Provenance: From the ...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Antoine Blanchard20th Century Paris Street Scene 'Place du Châtelet' by Antoine Blanchard

$6,557

H 22 in W 37 in D 2 in

20th Century Paris Street Scene 'Place du Châtelet' by Antoine Blanchard

By Antoine Blanchard

Located in St. Albans, GB

Antoine Blanchard 20th Century. Picture size: 15 x 30" (38 x 75cm) Outside Frame Size: 22 x 37 (56 x 94cm) Signed bottom right Oil on canvas BIOGRAPHY - Antoine Blanchard (1910 - 1...

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20th Century Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ray RobertsSierra Creek; Copperopolis, CA, 2026

$3,200

H 16 in W 20 in D 1.75 in

Sierra Creek; Copperopolis, CA

By Ray Roberts

Located in Pasadena, CA

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 12" x 16" FRAMED: 16" x 20" x 1.75" SIGNED: Lower Right Artist Statement "This was painted around the Copperopolis area...

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2010s Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Louis BonamiciLouis Bonamici (1878–1966) Provence School Post-Impressionist Les Barques de P, 1920

$1,496

H 14.5 in W 18 in

Louis Bonamici (1878–1966) Provence School Post-Impressionist Les Barques de P

Located in Holywell, GB

Louis Bonamici (1878–1966) Provence School Post-Impressionist Les Barques de Pêche, c.1920 A charming Post-Impressionist depiction of fishing boats resting peacefully in a sunlit ...

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1920s Post-Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Oscar LyckeSunset in the Forest, c. 1910, c. 1910

$4,098

H 21.26 in W 20.08 in

Sunset in the Forest, c. 1910

By Oscar Lycke

Located in Stockholm, SE

This luminous painting by Oscar Lycke captures a tranquil sunset scene deep within a Nordic forest. The warm, golden light of the setting sun filters through the dense spruce trees, ...

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1910s Post-Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

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Louis Clesse'Along the Path, Oudenburg' by Louis Clesse (1889 – Brussels – 1961), Early 20th Century

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H 40.56 in W 48.82 in D 3.94 in

'Along the Path, Oudenburg' by Louis Clesse (1889 – Brussels – 1961)

By Louis Clesse

Located in Knokke, BE

Louis Clesse 1889 – Brussels – 1961 Belgian Painter 'Along the Path, Oudenburg' Signature: signed lower right 'Louis Clesse' Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: image size 80 x 100 c...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Louis Clesse Landscape Paintings

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Louis ClesseIn January

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H 41.34 in W 49.22 in

In January

By Louis Clesse

Located in Gent, VOV

A splendid snowscape by Louis Clesse which can easily bear comparison with the winter landscapes of Emile Claus in terms of atmosphere and appearance. Here...

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