Jacques Douven (1908-2002) - Rooftops and balcony with woman
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Jacques Douven’s hand-signed original oil painting, “Rooftops and balcony with woman”, depicts a realistic cityscape and dates from 1960–1970; it is from Belgium and comes with a frame.
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For sale is a beautiful and atmospheric original oil on canvas painting by the renowned Belgian artist Jacques "Jacq" Douven (1908–2002).
This piece beautifully captures an intimate, sunlit old-world European alleyway view, featuring intersecting rooftops, a charming balcony with greenery, and a distant church spire reaching into the sky. It perfectly showcases Douven’s signature mastery of perspective, light, and mid-20th-century Flemish realism.
The painting comes in a high-quality, heavy wood presentation frame with gold-leaf finish and burgundy accents, which beautifully complements the classical tone of the artwork. The piece is signed by the artist.
Details:
• Artist: Jacques (Jacq) Douven (1908–2002)
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Subject: Historic European street view / architectural cityscape
• Condition: Excellent condition (both canvas and frame)
• Framing: Included (luxury ornate wooden frame)
A perfect addition for collectors of Belgian fine art or anyone looking for a timeless, sophisticated statement piece for their interior.
For sale is a beautiful and atmospheric original oil on canvas painting by the renowned Belgian artist Jacques "Jacq" Douven (1908–2002).
This piece beautifully captures an intimate, sunlit old-world European alleyway view, featuring intersecting rooftops, a charming balcony with greenery, and a distant church spire reaching into the sky. It perfectly showcases Douven’s signature mastery of perspective, light, and mid-20th-century Flemish realism.
The painting comes in a high-quality, heavy wood presentation frame with gold-leaf finish and burgundy accents, which beautifully complements the classical tone of the artwork. The piece is signed by the artist.
Details:
• Artist: Jacques (Jacq) Douven (1908–2002)
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Subject: Historic European street view / architectural cityscape
• Condition: Excellent condition (both canvas and frame)
• Framing: Included (luxury ornate wooden frame)
A perfect addition for collectors of Belgian fine art or anyone looking for a timeless, sophisticated statement piece for their interior.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Jacques Douven (1908-2002)
Title of artwork
Rooftops and balcony with woman
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Condition
Good condition
Height
50 cm
Width
30 cm
Depiction/theme
Cityscape
Style
Realism
Period
1960-1970
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