Emile Gastemans (1883-1956) - Southern view with gypsies on donkey
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Emile Gastemans’s hand-signed original oil painting, “Southern view with gypsies on donkey”, is an Impressionist work from Belgium, measuring 118.5 × 138.5 cm and sold with a frame.
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Magnificent and large artwork "Southern view with gypsies on donkey" (Zuidelijk zicht met zigeuners op een ezel) – oil on canvas – Emile Gastemans (1883–1956), Belgian school, Antwerp
The painting depicts a characteristic southern family, traveling with donkeys along a mountain path, a beloved and recognizable theme in Gastemans' oeuvre after his travels to southern Spain. A young woman leads the way with a burdened donkey, followed by a mother with child and her husband on a donkey.
The artwork evokes the mood of "The Flight into Egypt," a well-known Biblical story in which Joseph, with Mary and the newborn Jesus, flees to Egypt.
In the background is a wide panorama visible, with a southern town and a bright blue sky. With a loose, light-impressionistic touch and a warm color palette of bright blue, ochre, and soft earth tones, Gastemans masterfully captures the sun-drenched Mediterranean atmosphere.
The canvas is fitted with a matching silver-colored frame with a beautiful vintage patina. The painting is in good, authentic condition with a light, characteristic craquelure that suits the age of the canvas.
An exceptionally atmospheric and collectible work from the southern period of this well-known Belgian master, lower left red-signed "E. Gastemans" and verso authentically marked with "E. Gastemans Antwerp".
IMPORTANT: Given its value, size and fragility, this artwork must be collected on site!
Magnificent and large artwork "Southern view with gypsies on donkey" (Zuidelijk zicht met zigeuners op een ezel) – oil on canvas – Emile Gastemans (1883–1956), Belgian school, Antwerp
The painting depicts a characteristic southern family, traveling with donkeys along a mountain path, a beloved and recognizable theme in Gastemans' oeuvre after his travels to southern Spain. A young woman leads the way with a burdened donkey, followed by a mother with child and her husband on a donkey.
The artwork evokes the mood of "The Flight into Egypt," a well-known Biblical story in which Joseph, with Mary and the newborn Jesus, flees to Egypt.
In the background is a wide panorama visible, with a southern town and a bright blue sky. With a loose, light-impressionistic touch and a warm color palette of bright blue, ochre, and soft earth tones, Gastemans masterfully captures the sun-drenched Mediterranean atmosphere.
The canvas is fitted with a matching silver-colored frame with a beautiful vintage patina. The painting is in good, authentic condition with a light, characteristic craquelure that suits the age of the canvas.
An exceptionally atmospheric and collectible work from the southern period of this well-known Belgian master, lower left red-signed "E. Gastemans" and verso authentically marked with "E. Gastemans Antwerp".
IMPORTANT: Given its value, size and fragility, this artwork must be collected on site!
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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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