Arthur Van Hecke (1924-2003) - Le petit port
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Arthur VAN HECKE (1924-2003)
The Little Port
Oil on canvas.
Work size: 22 x 27 cm
Signed at the bottom right
In excellent condition.
Beautiful silver frame.
As the framing is included, it cannot be covered by insurance during transport.
Dimensions with the frame: 41 x 47 cm.
Certificate of authenticity from Mr. Thierry Tuffier, specialist in the artist’s work.
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful, and insured shipping.
Buy with complete confidence!
Arthur Van Hecke (1924 – 2003)
Arthur Van Hecke belongs to that lineage of Northern painters whose sensibility was forged in the light of Flanders and the harshness of industrial landscapes. Born in Roubaix in 1924, raised among the workers’ quarters and regular stays in Bruges, he early on discovered painting by copying the Flemish masters. At twelve he already paints with passion; at thirteen, he works in a factory, never abandoning the brushes.
Engaged in the Free French forces during World War II, he returns to civilian life with the will to devote himself fully to art. His decisive meeting in 1948 with collector Roger Dutilleul and industrialist Jean Masurel opened this path: they recognize his talent, encourage him and enable him to paint full-time.
A member of the Roubaix Group, Van Hecke develops a vibrant body of work, built around color and matter. Portraits, seascapes, bouquets, northern landscapes: each canvas testifies to an almost musical energy, a dense and generous brushstroke that makes the light burst forth. His style, nourished by his Flemish roots and the influence of the painters of Laethem-Saint-Martin, combines expressive power with a keen sense of composition.
Today, his works are in many public collections, notably in Dunkerque, Lille, Roubaix, Paris or Villeneuve-d’Ascq, confirming Arthur Van Hecke’s unique place in 20th-century French painting.
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Seller's Story
Specialist since 1989 painters of the Ecole Normande - School of Rouen, Art Seine, is an art gallery located in Le Havre where we present works of the 19th, Impressionist and Modern. We scrupulously check the origins of the works and we surround ourselves with all the precautions in use on the art market. We, we are the spokesperson of the seller as the buyer for transactions to be made in the best conditions. Any work sold is accompanied by an invoice and a certificate of authenticity engage our responsibility for a period of 30 years. In collaboration with specialized freight forwarders and carriers we can ensure shipment in France and around the world.
Translated by Google TranslateArthur VAN HECKE (1924-2003)
The Little Port
Oil on canvas.
Work size: 22 x 27 cm
Signed at the bottom right
In excellent condition.
Beautiful silver frame.
As the framing is included, it cannot be covered by insurance during transport.
Dimensions with the frame: 41 x 47 cm.
Certificate of authenticity from Mr. Thierry Tuffier, specialist in the artist’s work.
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful, and insured shipping.
Buy with complete confidence!
Arthur Van Hecke (1924 – 2003)
Arthur Van Hecke belongs to that lineage of Northern painters whose sensibility was forged in the light of Flanders and the harshness of industrial landscapes. Born in Roubaix in 1924, raised among the workers’ quarters and regular stays in Bruges, he early on discovered painting by copying the Flemish masters. At twelve he already paints with passion; at thirteen, he works in a factory, never abandoning the brushes.
Engaged in the Free French forces during World War II, he returns to civilian life with the will to devote himself fully to art. His decisive meeting in 1948 with collector Roger Dutilleul and industrialist Jean Masurel opened this path: they recognize his talent, encourage him and enable him to paint full-time.
A member of the Roubaix Group, Van Hecke develops a vibrant body of work, built around color and matter. Portraits, seascapes, bouquets, northern landscapes: each canvas testifies to an almost musical energy, a dense and generous brushstroke that makes the light burst forth. His style, nourished by his Flemish roots and the influence of the painters of Laethem-Saint-Martin, combines expressive power with a keen sense of composition.
Today, his works are in many public collections, notably in Dunkerque, Lille, Roubaix, Paris or Villeneuve-d’Ascq, confirming Arthur Van Hecke’s unique place in 20th-century French painting.
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Please refer to the original photos and the product description for exact details. #AIContextView
Seller's Story
Specialist since 1989 painters of the Ecole Normande - School of Rouen, Art Seine, is an art gallery located in Le Havre where we present works of the 19th, Impressionist and Modern. We scrupulously check the origins of the works and we surround ourselves with all the precautions in use on the art market. We, we are the spokesperson of the seller as the buyer for transactions to be made in the best conditions. Any work sold is accompanied by an invoice and a certificate of authenticity engage our responsibility for a period of 30 years. In collaboration with specialized freight forwarders and carriers we can ensure shipment in France and around the world.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Arthur Van Hecke (1924-2003)
Title of artwork
Le petit port
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
41 cm
Width
47 cm
Depiction/theme
Landscape
Style
Fauvism
Period
1980-1990
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