Charles Warland (1856-1921) - Très grand Paysage à l'Étang en forêt automnale (Vendu sans prix de réserve)

We present an oil painting on panel depicting a pond in the heart of an autumn forest, by Charles Warland (1856–1921).

The landscape shows a still pond surrounded by trees with golden and copper-colored foliage, with a path or clearing opening up at the center of the composition.

Signed lower left

Title: Pond in an Autumn Forest

Medium: Large oil on panel

Artist: Charles Warland (1856–1921)

Overall dimensions: 68 × 96 cm

Condition: Fair condition, with craquelure, darkening, and a few visible marks in the paint layer

Charles Warland (1856–1921) was a Belgian painter born in Verviers and who died in Brussels. Trained at the Brussels Academy of Fine Arts, he was greatly influenced by his teacher Willem Roelofs, an artist of the Hague School who advocated working outdoors. Based in Brussels, Warland specialized in atmospheric landscapes, countryside scenes, and depictions of forests. During his career, he regularly exhibited his work at major national art events, including the Antwerp Salon in 1879 and the General Exhibition of Fine Arts in Brussels in 1881 and 1884. He also presented works at the Brussels Salon des Refusés in 1887 and at the Casino of Ghent exhibition in 1892. A proponent of an approach to painting close to Impressionism, he handled light subtly to capture nature. His canvases, such as his snow landscapes, riverbanks, and animal scenes, testify to his keen sensitivity. Today, his paintings continue to appear regularly on the public auction market, mainly in Belgium and France, where his standing among collectors remains stable.