Charles Bisschops (1894-1975) - Brug





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Oil on canvas by Belgian artist Charles Bisschops, titled Brug, in the cityscape genre, signed unsigned, in good condition, measuring 49 × 62 cm with frame (canvas 33 × 46 cm), from the original edition dating to 1940–1950 and sold with frame by Galerie.
Description from the seller
This oil painting on canvas is a work by the Belgian artist Charles-Louis Bisschops (Liège, 1894 – Rossignol, 1975), painter, graphic artist and draftsman. He trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, where he studied under, among others, Jean Delville and Constant Montald. As a volunteer during World War I he was wounded twice, an experience that also left its mark on his early work. After the war he traveled to Italy, Algeria, Spain and France. The intense Mediterranean light and the rich colors of these countries strongly influenced his painting and led to a bright palette and a pronounced sense of light and atmosphere.
Bisschops painted figures, genre scenes and landscapes, but he became especially known for his elegant female portraits, dancers and Spanish figures in traditional dress. In addition, he worked as a decorative painter and designed décors. In 1944 he contributed to the famous Panorama of the Battle of Dinant by Alfred Bastien. His work is characterized by refined technique, harmonious compositions and a vivid color palette. Today his oeuvre is represented in several museum and public collections, where it testifies to his important place within Belgian painting of the twentieth century.
Dimensions: 33 x 46 cm
Dimensions with frame: 49 x 62 cm
Viewing is, of course, possible. In addition we have our own in-house framing workshop, celebrating its 85th anniversary. We also make use of restorers from the professional association: 'Restauratoren Nederland'. If you would like to make use of this, we would of course be glad to hear from you.
Seller's Story
This oil painting on canvas is a work by the Belgian artist Charles-Louis Bisschops (Liège, 1894 – Rossignol, 1975), painter, graphic artist and draftsman. He trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, where he studied under, among others, Jean Delville and Constant Montald. As a volunteer during World War I he was wounded twice, an experience that also left its mark on his early work. After the war he traveled to Italy, Algeria, Spain and France. The intense Mediterranean light and the rich colors of these countries strongly influenced his painting and led to a bright palette and a pronounced sense of light and atmosphere.
Bisschops painted figures, genre scenes and landscapes, but he became especially known for his elegant female portraits, dancers and Spanish figures in traditional dress. In addition, he worked as a decorative painter and designed décors. In 1944 he contributed to the famous Panorama of the Battle of Dinant by Alfred Bastien. His work is characterized by refined technique, harmonious compositions and a vivid color palette. Today his oeuvre is represented in several museum and public collections, where it testifies to his important place within Belgian painting of the twentieth century.
Dimensions: 33 x 46 cm
Dimensions with frame: 49 x 62 cm
Viewing is, of course, possible. In addition we have our own in-house framing workshop, celebrating its 85th anniversary. We also make use of restorers from the professional association: 'Restauratoren Nederland'. If you would like to make use of this, we would of course be glad to hear from you.

