Belgium - Still-life Paintings

Jean Grimal is a true 20th century discovery. This breathtaking piece is a gorgeous example of his mastery as an artist. He beautifully creates chiaroscuro in this painting. The way the light touches the edges of the Chinese bowl and the grapes is an example of his skill in representing light. Jean Grimal (1942-1998) was born in the town of Tulle, France in 1942. Jean’s family moved to Paris when he was 8 years of age. After receiving a classical French education with studies in Latin and Greek, Jean Grimal entered the University to receive his Baccalaureate. He then attended Claude Barnard School for three years, when he received his Art Degree.  Upon completion Grimal taught art for seven years.  As Grimal’s own interest in formal painting and art began to possess him, the artist’s destiny changed.  In 1967 Jean Grimal stepped aside from teaching and pursued a career in professional painting and working as an illustrator in advertising.  As an advertising illustrator, Grimal worked with Lise Goldfard for more than 25 years at Studio 44 where they collaborated with major and important accounts, such as: Air France, Christofle, Peugeot, Lacoste, to name a few. At the same time he began presenting his formal paintings to galleries in Paris and Cannes, France and in London and Windsor, England.  Much to his surprise, Grimal found that his paintings were sought after by major art galleries and collectors throughout Europe.  After a number of years of being an important and successful art illustrator for these major accounts, he found himself having to choose between the two.  Fortunately for collectors, he chose to dedicate his life to the classical style of painting.  Jean looked at the simplest things in life through a microscope, where he could take the simplest object and depict the age of the fruit or the leaf. Jean Grimal received great pleasure from his work and painted for over thirty years.  As his style matured and became ever more perfect Jean Grimal truly reached the pinnacle of his career.  The artist’s methods were particularly distinguished when measured against his peers.  Grimal’s painting skill was distinctive and exceptional. Jean Grimal was known for his realistic trompe l’oeil and still life paintings.  The artist would carefully arrange the objects to form a satisfying composition.  By painting every shadow, highlight, and reflection within each composition Grimal brought mundane subjects to life.  His tight rendering combined with his attention to light and detail allowed him to blur the lines between illusion and reality, truly making his works one of a kind.  Grimal’s trompe l’oeil paintings consist of intricate compositions of cards, envelopes, photographs, paper of different materials and weights, backs of canvases, images of other artists’ works, kitchen utensils, pistols, and more.  Grimal had a talent for mastering these illusions that deceive the eye in his trompe l’oeil paintings.    No matter what genre Grimal was painting, tight, unperceivable brushwork characterizes his work.  The artist painted every crease and crinkle, every shadow and highlight, every detail.  By doing so, he was able to capture each individual surface texture of the objects in his paintings.  Grimal was also fabulous at depicting light in his paintings- often contrasting strong lights with strong darks, creating chiaroscuro modeling.  His still life paintings are reminiscent of Dutch seventeenth century...

Oil on panel In the refined strokes of a 17th-century Dutch artist, a captivating still life unfolds, showcasing a meticulous arrangement of culinary delights that transcend the mun...

Oil On Canvas "Still life with flowers and vase" Atr. to Cornelis van Spaendonck Biography: Cornelis van Spaendonck ( 7 December 1756 – 22 December 1839 Paris ) was a Dutch painter...

Cyclamens picked in my garden set in a transparent vase. The various shades of pink and the choice of details made it possible to convey the beauty of these flowers. My intention was...

Pair of large and opulent 17th century Flemish floral still lifes by the celebrated artist Gaspar Pieter Verbruggen I Our paintings depict opulent floral arrangements consisting of,...

Oil On Canvas "Still life with flowers and Chinese vase" By Julien Stappers Biography: Julien Stappers was a Belgian painter who was born in 1875. Stappers's work has been offered ...

Maks Kees Amsterdam 1876 – 1967 Dutch Painter ‘Chrysanthemum in a Vase’ Signature: Signed lower left
 Medium: Oil on canvas
 Dimensions: Image size 108 x 94 cm, frame size 123 x 11...

Bieruma Oosting Jeanne Leeuwarden 1898 – 1994 Almen Dutch Painter 'Spring Flowers in a Vase' Signature: Signed lower right and dated 1939 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 101 x 81 cm, frame size 116 x 97 cm Biography: Adriana Johanna Wilhelmina Bieruma Oosting, better known as Jeanne Bieruma...

Frans Mortelmans Antwerp 1865 – 1936 Belgian Painter 'A King of Flowers' Signature: Signed bottom right and placed Antwerp Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 81 x 51 cm, frame size 103 x 74 cm Biography: Mortelmans Frans was a versatile artist known for his paintings encompassing still lifes, flowers, fruits, landscapes, house interiors, marine views, beach scenes, and portraits. He was also recognized as an accomplished aquarellist and pastellist. Born in Antwerp on May 1, 1865, Frans was the elder brother of the renowned Flemish composer-conductor Lodewijk Mortelmans (1868-1952). Frans spent his formative years in the popular Saint Paul’s parish neighborhood and received his education at the Fine Arts Academy of Antwerp. His mentors included prominent figures such as Edward Dujardin, J.E. Van den Bussche, P. Beaufaux, E. Siberdt, J. Geefs, Albrecht De Vriendt, Karel Verlat, and notably Lucas Schaefels. Initiating his studies in 1876, Frans was among a group of talented peers, including Charles Mertens, Jozef Van Leemputten, Everaard Chappel, Henry Luyten, Josef Dore, Jan Rosier, Evert Larock, Jozef Ratinckx, Piet Van Engelen, and Arthur Pierre. He continued his artistic education at the Higher Institute of Fine Arts in Antwerp, studying under Juliaan De Vriendt and Frans van Leemputten. Frans Mortelmans actively promoted his art by participating in various exhibitions with fellow artists. Notable among these were the Triennial Salons of Ghent, Antwerp, and Brussels. He also held solo exhibitions at the Verlat, Lamorinière, and Wijnen galleries in Antwerp. Additionally, he took part in group exhibitions organized by cultural associations in Antwerp, such as Arte et Labore and De Scalden, as well as those in Mechelen, De Hulst, and De Distel...

Poreau Oswald Brussels 1877 – 1955 Waterloo Belgian Painter 'Anemones' Signature: Signed top right, dated 1946; on revers signed, named and dated Medium: Oil on canvas laid down on...

Ragot Jules Félix Paris 1835 – 1912 Brussels French Painter 'StillLlife of Wild Flowers' Signature: Signed lower right Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 50 x 40 cm, frame...

Victor Abeloos Brussels 1881 – 1965 Belgian Painter 'Bouquet of Flowers in a Green Vase' Signature: Signed lower right Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions...

Luc Vanmaldeghem (Drongen, 1935- ) painted 'Blue Table' in 1997. This large oil on canvas painting is in excellent condition. The signed and numbered monograph is included in the p...

Roger Marcel Limouse Collo, Algeria 1894 – 1989 Paris French Painter 'Interior with Flowers – Nature Morte' The painting "Interior with Flowers - Nature Morte," created by Roger Ma...

Floris Jespers Antwerp 1889 – 1965 Belgian Painter "Yellow Tulips" In the painting "Yellow Tulips," Floris Jespers showcases his Fauvist prowess, breaking free from representationa...

Euphémie MURATON (1840-1914) STILL LIFE WITH FRUITS Oil on canvas signed lower left 29 x 48 cm Period frame Born Camille Euphémie Duhanot, in 1854 she married the painter Alphonse ...

Blue still life 27.56 x 20.0 x 1.0, 4.0 lbs Oil on canvas Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "My paintings (oil or watercolor) are always inspired by my countryside. I j...

Hubert Bellis Brussels 1831 – 1902 Schaarbeek Belgian Painter 'Red and Yellow Roses in a Glass Vase' Signature: Signed lower right Medium: Oil on panel Dimensions: Image size 43,50...

William Malherbe 1884 – 1951 French-American Painter 'Bouquet de Fleurs' Signature: Signed lower right Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 62,50 x 51,50 cm, frame size 80 x 69,50 cm Biography: Malherbe William...

Still life with playing cards, coral, shells, a jewelry box and a stone sculpture Oil on canvas We'd like to thank dr. Fred Meijer for his attribution. Carstian Luyckx was a 17th ...

"Oil On Canvas Still Life With Flowers And Japanese Satsuma Porcelain" Painting very rich in colors with beautiful dimensions The whole sold with a sublime frame in perfect condition...

Adriaenssens Fernand Antwerp 1859 – 1944 Belgian Painter Still Life with Books Signature: Signed bottom middle left, on revers signed and placed ...

Mortelmans Frans Antwerp 1865 – 1936 Belgian Painter Acacia Dealbata Mimosa Signature: Signed bottom left Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 80 x 40 cm, frame size 104 x 6...

Joseph Vande Fackere Bruges 1879 – 1946 Belgian Painter Les Fleurs et Accessoires Signature: Signed bottom right Medium: Pastel Dimensions: Image size 54,50 x 65,50 cm, frame size 6...

Van Ryswyck Edward Antwerp 1871 – 1931 Belgian Painter Still Life with Oranges and Flowers Signature: Signed bottom left Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 51 x 72 cm, fra...

Trompe L’Oeil with a Two Partridges Clesse Louis Brussels 1889 – 1961 Belgian Painter Signature: Signed bottom right Medium: Oil on panel Dimensions: Image size 50,50 x 40 cm, frame size 64 x 53,50 cm Biography: Clesse Louis Liévin Théophile was born on June 15, 1889 in Ixelles (Brussels). He was a Belgian Post-Impressionist and Realist painter of landscapes, seascapes, still lifes and portraits. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels. He received advice and encouragement from master teachers and artists Alfred Bastien...

Still Life with Flowers and Hidden Portrait Dohlmann Augusta Svanenmosegaard 1847 – 1914 Danish Painter Signature: Monogrammed bottom left and dated 83 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimens...

Still Life with Pear and Grapes Quitton Edouard Péruwels 1841 –Brussels 1934 Belgian Painter Signature: Signed top right and dated 1881 Medium: Oil on panel Dimensions: Image size ...

A Still Life with Porcelain and Fruit Mortelmans Frans Antwerp 1865 – 1936 Belgian Painter Signature: Signed bottom right Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 50 x 75 cm, frame size 70 x 95 cm Biography: Mortelmans Frans was a painter of still lifes, flowers, fruits, landscapes, house interiors, marine views, beach scenes and portraits; also aquarellist and pastellist. He was born in Antwerp on 1 May 1865. He was the older brother of the famous Flemish composer-conductor Lodewijk Mortelmans (1868-1952). Frans grew up in the popular neighbourhood of Saint Paul’s parish and studied at the Fine Arts Academy of Antwerp, where his teachers included Edward Dujardin, J.E. Van den Bussche, P. Beaufaux, E. Siberdt, J. Geefs, Albrecht De Vriendt...

Still Life with Silver, Porcelain and Fruit Desportes Alexandre François Champigneulles 1661 – 1743 Paris French School Signature: Not signed Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 53 x 42 cm, frame size 69,50 x 58,50 cm Biography: Desportes Alexandre François was born in 1661 in Champigneulle, France. At the age of twelve, Desportes was sent by his father to Paris to learn to paint. Desportes trained in Paris in the Flemish tradition of animal painting and learned to observe the nature thoroughly for his work. In 1695 he accepted an invitation from the French ambassador to paint in Poland Royal portraits at the Polish court. The painter decided that there was a more lucrative market for artists specialized in hunting scenes, studies of dogs, and still life pictures of fruit...

White and Pink Peonies in Vase Charles Swyncop Brussels 1895 – 1970 Belgian Painter Signature: Signed top left Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 46 x 38 cm, frame size 64 x 56 cm Biography: Swyncop Charles was born in Brussels in 1895. Charles was a painter of landscapes, city views, seascapes, still lifes, flowers, children, genre scenes, figures (often Spanish beauties) and portraits. He was also illustrator and lithographer. Younger brother and pupil of Philippe Swyncop. He studied at the Academy of Brussels (1908-1917 and 1919-1920) with as teachers, J. Delville, H. Richir and Alfred Bastien. He also travelled to Rome and Venice. In Rome he studied iconography and the study of the great masters. Also found, like his brother, inspiration in Spain. Like his brother, he painted in a lighter genre. But, unlike his brother, he used subtle, spontaneous brushstrokes such as the French Fauvists. His colourful sea views are reminiscent of the works of Henri Matisse and André Derain. In 1920 Swyncop assisted his teacher Alfred Bastien with the panoramic painting “Panorama de l’Yser”. Other assistant painters were Charles Léonard and Jef Bonheur, also former pupils of Bastien. The work was done in what later became the mosque of the Cinquantenaire Park. From 1924 onwards, it was given a suitable panoramic building in Ostend. The canvas was severely damaged during the Second World War. Charles Swyncop took part in a group exhibition at ‘Maison d’Art Moderne’ in Brussels in 1920 together with Jean Colin, Philippe Swyncop, Arthur Navez, Samuel Milbauer, L. Bisschops, J. Payro and Jean-Jacques Gailliard. He received an honourable mention (third prize) on the Prize of Rome in 1920. In the years 1922-1923 he made study trips to Spain and Italy. There he made portraits of the local population. He regularly returned to Spain. Commissioned by the Ministry of Colonies, he painted decorative panels for the 1930 World Fair in Antwerp. Swyncop was a member of the group ‘La Lierre’ and took part in the annual exhibitions. Other members of ‘La Lierre’ included Alfred Bastien, Julius Brouwers, Louis Clesse, Henri De Clerck...

Three Angels in a Park Scene Hess Marcel Brussels 1878 – 1948 Grimbergen Belgian Painter Signature: Signed bottom right Medium: Drawing on paper Dimensi...

Vase of Orange Gerberas Hubert Glansdorff Brussels 1877 – 1963 Knokke Belgian Painter Signature: Signed bottom left Medium: Oil on canvas Dimension...

A Still Life with Sparrow and Grapes Artist 19th century European School Signature: Verso signed and dated 1883 Medium: Oil on panel Dimensions: Image size 23 x 18 cm, frame size 3...

Stilllife with dead Birds, Fruits and Vegetables Oil on Canvas, 101 x 84 cm signed (upper left) „G Libald “ (G and L ligated) Provenance: Private Collection, Brussels; Private Coll...

Artist: Jean Grimal (1942-1998) Period: 20th century Condition: Excellent condition Material: Oil painting Length: 69 cm Height: 58 cm Signed Under Right

"Trompe L’Oeil of Two Ducks" by Clesse Louis Brussels 1889 – 1961, Belgian Painter Dimensions: Image size 55 x 45 cm, frame size 62 x 52 cm Signature: Signed bottom right Medium: Oil on panel Biography: Clesse Louis Liévin Théophile was born on June 15 in 1889 in Ixelles (Brussels). He was a Belgian Post-Impressionist and Realist painter of landscapes, seascapes, still lifes and portraits. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels. He received advice and encouragement from master teachers and artists Alfred Bastien...

Still Life with a Cigars, Playing Cards and Delft Plate Artist 19th - 20th century Influenced by 17th Century Dutch Still Life Painters Signature: Not signed Medium: Aquarelle Dime...

Still Life with Mediterranean Seafood Madyol Jacques Brussels 1871 – 1950, Belgian Painter Signature: Signed bottom left, verso inscribed "Poissons de la Méditerranée" Expo Jan. 84...

A Scorpionfish Madyol Jacques Brussels 1871 – 1950 Belgian Painter Signature: Signed bottom left, verso inscribed and dated "La rascasse 1935" Expo Ja...

A Delicious Meal Poreau Oswald Schaarbeek 1877 – 1955 Waterloo Belgian Painter Signature: Signed bottom left, verso inscribed and dated "Préparatifs d'un fin souper" Oswald Poreau...

MAGDALENA SPASOWICZ Studied painting under prof. Jan Cybis and graphic arts with prof. Tadeusz Kulisiewicz at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. She received her diploma in 1953. He...

MAGDALENA SPASOWICZ Studied painting under prof. Jan Cybis and graphic arts with prof. Tadeusz Kulisiewicz at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. She received her diploma in 1953. He...

Artwork is on exhibition, please cuntact us for availability MAGDALENA SPASOWICZ Studied painting under prof. Jan Cybis and graphic arts with prof. Tadeusz Kulisiewicz at the Academ...

Hubert Bellis Brussels 1831 – 1902 Schaerbeek Belgian Painter ‘Still Life with Lobster, Oysters and Duck’ Signature: Signed lower right
 Medium: Oil on canvas
 Dimensions: Image si...

Louis Marcoussis, formerly Ludwik Kazimierz Wladyslaw Markus or Ludwig Casimir Ladislas Markus, (1878, Łódź – October 22, 1941, Cusset) was a Polish-French avant-garde painter active...

David Émile Joseph de Noter (1825 - 1892) Vegetables in a flowerpot, still life Oil on panel signed lower right David de Noter. panel: 27*33cm David-Émile-Joseph De Noter hailed f...

Oil on canvas Signed left below: “P.V. Roestraten” also monogrammed on the red wax seal ‘SPGR’ F. Meijer in cat. Dutch and Flemish Still life paintings bequated by Daisy Linda Ward...