Alexandre Tielens (1868 - 1939) - Spelende kinderen in de zandverstuiving

Alexandre Tielens was a Belgian painter, born in Brussels in 1868 and died there in 1939. At a young age, he enrolled in drawing and painting classes at the Academy in Brussels, where he quickly worked under the guidance of J. Portaels (1882-1887). He painted picturesque streets, village and cityscapes, landscapes, flowers, and still lifes. He worked in a decisive, realistic style with an impressionist touch. His works are characterized by the use of generous paint paste and reflect his interest in the play of light. He also found inspiration in France and Italy, where he stayed for several months each year. During the founding of the Ecole Française in Brussels, he contributed a triptych (mural paintings) to the reception hall. In 1901, he participated in the Salon of Spa, where Queen Marie-Henriette of Belgium purchased two of his works. He also took part in the Brussels Salon in 1909, where he was noticed by the Duke of Arenberg. Alexandre Tielens became one of the chosen painters of the Duke. He also trained several young painters in his studio. Towards the end of his life, he gradually became blind. He is listed in BAS II and Two Centuries of Signatures of Belgian Artists. (Piron)

Painting in reasonable condition has craquelé and deserves a cleaning/restoration. The frame shows signs of use.