Early 20th Century Belgian Painting

This exquisite early 20th-century French painting is a stunning still life that brings the lush vibrancy of a harvest to your living space. The artwork features a richly detailed ass...

This evocative 20th Century French painting captures the rich, textured essence of a still life. Nestled in an ornate gilt frame that complements its e...

This 19th Century French painting is a poignant portrayal of an elder woman, her visage emanating a sense of wisdom and lived experience. ...

This 1970s French surrealist ink drawing features a compelling array of overlapping faces and figures rendered in expressive black lines. The composition exudes a dreamlike, introspe...

Frederic Van der Linden trained at the Fine Art Academy in Mons and his work tends to feel impressionistic in style. The painting is signed in the lower right. Medium: Oil on canvas ...

Early 20th century French oil painting, signed "H. Dezire".

This 19th-century oil on mahogany board titled 'The Cut Finger' by William Hemsley, R.B.A., depicts a familial pairing in a cottage home. The girl tends to the eponymous cut with a white cloth pressed on the boy's finger. A dim light is cast from the window to the left, illuminating a cut loaf of bread, a knife, and simple stoneware to set the scene. The girl sits in a wooden chair wearing a salmon-colored blouse, while the young boy is dressed in a golden overshirt. William Hemsley, R.B.A., (1819-1906) was a prolific draughtsman and painter of genre scenes depicting English provincial life. Hemsley’s scenes of everyday reality, which were usually painted on a small scale, follow the gentle tradition of Webster and F. D. Hardy. He was, like them, fond of painting children at play. Many of his works depicted rustic domestic scenes, leading to him being described as "pre-eminently the painter of cottage life". He was also a member of the Society of British Artists. He exhibited frequently in London, particularly at the Royal Academy and the Suffolk Street Gallery. This gentle painting faithfully represents a moment between two people caring for one another. Hemsley painted in a style reminiscent of earlier golden-age Dutch genre painting, using light and color in a vibrant but elegant manner—signature on the lower left-hand corner. In the 19th century, it was common to paint on wood due to its durability, smooth surface, and long-standing tradition. Wood panels were preferred for their sturdiness and versatility, suitable for detailed artworks and various shapes and sizes. While wood was popular, especially for smaller works, canvas started gaining popularity later in the century for its lighter weight and ease of use. This rustic genre scene resides in an ornate Louis XIV Régence style convex frame with foliate shell cartouche corners, strap work, and c-scrolls on a cross-hatched ground with white pigment dispersed throughout. In the early 18th century the Louis XIV styles blended into the Régence frame style (c.1715-1723) which placed greater emphasis on the corners and centers. The full Regency style was both opulent and delicate, with the order and linearity of this period giving way to the swirling delicacy of the Rococo. This painting would be a wonderful addition to a home office, entryway, or library...

Very fine impressionist painting, signed, oil on canvas, circa 1880-1910. Good condition, and original frame. Measures: H. 83 W. 65 cm. H...