Andre Dendal (1901-1979) - Kermesse

Colorful painting "Kermesse 38" – André Dendal. Belgium 1938

Colorful oil painting by the Belgian artist André Dendal, dated 1938. The work offers a fascinating look at a bustling fair or market, captured from a unique bird's-eye perspective.

Characteristics of the artwork:

• Artist: André Dendal (signed bottom right as "a. Dendal" and dated '38)

• Title: Kermesse 38 (titled on the back)

• Year: 1938.

• Style & Technique: Post-impressionist / early modernist with a beautiful, subtly colored palette of soft grays, greens and blues, combined with vivid red and yellow accents that perfectly convey the dynamism of the folk festival.

• Depiction: A lively city square filled with market stalls, festival tents, and walking figures, surrounded by characteristic urban architecture.

The painting is housed in a matching, classic wooden frame with a refined gold/bronze patina that gives the work a rich appearance.

This André Dendal painting is not only a visual tour de force but also a beautiful historical document from the interwar period (1938). Its soft tones allow it to fit in both a classical and a sleek, modern or eclectic interior. An absolute standout for the connoisseur and collector of Belgian art!

Dimensions without frame: H 43.5 cm x W 36 cm

IMPORTANT: Given its value, size and/or fragility, this artwork must be collected!