Emile Gastemans (1883-1956) - "Southern view with gypsies on donkey"
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Original oil painting on canvas by Belgian artist Emile Gastemans (1883–1956), titled Southern view with gypsies on donkey, 118.5 × 138.5 cm, framed, original, signed by E. Gastemans, in good condition.
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Beautiful and large artwork "Southern view with gypsies on donkey" (South view with gypsies on an donkey) – oil on canvas – Emile Gastemans (1883–1956), Belgian school, Antwerp
The painting shows a characteristic southern family, travelling with donkeys on a mountain path, a beloved and recognizable theme from Gastemans' oeuvre after his travels to southern Spain. A young woman walks at the front and leads a laden donkey, followed by a mother with child and her husband on a donkey.
The artwork evokes the atmosphere of "The Flight into Egypt", a well-known Biblical story in which Joseph, with Mary and the infant Jesus, flees to Egypt.
In the background there is a wide panorama visible with a southern town and a bright blue sky. With a loose, light-impressionistic brush and a warm color palette of bright blue, ocher and soft earth tones, Gastemans masterfully captures the sun-drenched Mediterranean atmosphere.
The canvas is fitted with a fitting silver-colored frame with a beautiful vintage patina. The painting is in good, authentic condition with a light, characteristic craquelure that fits the age of the canvas.
An extremely atmospheric and collectible work from the southern period of this well-known Belgian master, lower left signed in red "E. Gastemans" and verso authentically marked with "E. Gastemans Antwerp".
IMPORTANT: Given its value, size, and fragility, this artwork must be picked up!
Beautiful and large artwork "Southern view with gypsies on donkey" (South view with gypsies on an donkey) – oil on canvas – Emile Gastemans (1883–1956), Belgian school, Antwerp
The painting shows a characteristic southern family, travelling with donkeys on a mountain path, a beloved and recognizable theme from Gastemans' oeuvre after his travels to southern Spain. A young woman walks at the front and leads a laden donkey, followed by a mother with child and her husband on a donkey.
The artwork evokes the atmosphere of "The Flight into Egypt", a well-known Biblical story in which Joseph, with Mary and the infant Jesus, flees to Egypt.
In the background there is a wide panorama visible with a southern town and a bright blue sky. With a loose, light-impressionistic brush and a warm color palette of bright blue, ocher and soft earth tones, Gastemans masterfully captures the sun-drenched Mediterranean atmosphere.
The canvas is fitted with a fitting silver-colored frame with a beautiful vintage patina. The painting is in good, authentic condition with a light, characteristic craquelure that fits the age of the canvas.
An extremely atmospheric and collectible work from the southern period of this well-known Belgian master, lower left signed in red "E. Gastemans" and verso authentically marked with "E. Gastemans Antwerp".
IMPORTANT: Given its value, size, and fragility, this artwork must be picked up!
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Edition
Original
Artist
Emile Gastemans (1883-1956)
Title of artwork
"Southern view with gypsies on donkey"
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Condition
Good condition
Height
118.5 cm
Width
138.5 cm
Style
Impressionism
Period
1920-1930
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