Frank Bogaert (1950–2014) - Dream in the forest (XL-Format)
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Dream in the forest (XL-Format), an oil painting by Belgian artist Frank Bogaert (1950–2014) from 1980–1990, in a multicolour suite with green, brown and white tones, depicting nature, sold with frame, signed, original, measuring 102 cm by 82 cm and weighing 6 kg.
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Frank Bogaert (1950–2014) was a prominent Belgian painter born and raised in Tielt, West Flanders.
Artistic Style: He is best recognized for his highly detailed, realistic technique, frequently incorporating a distinct touch of surrealism. His work heavily plays with light, shadow, and dreamlike atmospheres.
The Human Face: Bogaert made his professional debut in 1969 with an exhibition titled "What has man done to man?". This marked the beginning of a lifelong fascination with human facial features and psychological expressions, which remained a constant focal point throughout his career.
He was known to explore heavier thematic material, including a series dedicated to the poison gas attacks of World War I, as well as highly complex, massive compositions featuring fictional religious and papal iconography.
In addition to portraits, his portfolio spans rustic landscapes (such as sunlit hay bale scenes) and meticulous still lifes.
Frank Bogaert (1950–2014) was a prominent Belgian painter born and raised in Tielt, West Flanders.
Artistic Style: He is best recognized for his highly detailed, realistic technique, frequently incorporating a distinct touch of surrealism. His work heavily plays with light, shadow, and dreamlike atmospheres.
The Human Face: Bogaert made his professional debut in 1969 with an exhibition titled "What has man done to man?". This marked the beginning of a lifelong fascination with human facial features and psychological expressions, which remained a constant focal point throughout his career.
He was known to explore heavier thematic material, including a series dedicated to the poison gas attacks of World War I, as well as highly complex, massive compositions featuring fictional religious and papal iconography.
In addition to portraits, his portfolio spans rustic landscapes (such as sunlit hay bale scenes) and meticulous still lifes.
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Artist
Frank Bogaert (1950–2014)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Dream in the forest (XL-Format)
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Condition
Good condition
Colour
Brown, Green, Multicolour, White
Height
102 cm
Width
82 cm
Weight
6 kg
Depiction/theme
Nature
Style
Surrealism
Period
1980-1990
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