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I am offering for auction a superb impressionist oil on board of a still life of ever and fruit, by Belgian artist Alfred T Bastien, 1873-1955. Signed bottom left.

The painting measures 56 x 42 cm. The frame measures 74 x 59 cm.

Condition of the paintings is good. Please view all photos for accurate condition. Ready to hang.

Alfred Théodore Joseph Bastien was a Belgian artist, academic, and soldier renowned for his war art and panoramic paintings.

Bastien attended the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Ghent, studying with Jean Delvin, and later the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels under Jean-François Portaels. In 1897, he won the prestigious Prix Godecharle and then studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

During World War I, Bastien served as a war artist. He was attached to the Canadian Battalion and produced works that are now part of the Beaverbrook Collection of War Art at the Canadian War Museum. Bastien also created numerous drawings and sketches of the Belgian front lines, published in magazines such as the Illustrated War News.

One of his most significant works is the "Panorama de l'Yser," a massive 115-metre-long and 14-metre-high painting depicting the Yser Front. This panorama was exhibited in Brussels and later in Ostend, where a special building was constructed to house it. The painting was a great financial success and attracted many visitors, including royalty and international dignitaries.
Bastien's post-war career included creating the "Panorama de la Bataille de la Meuse" in 1937, which depicted scenes from the fighting in Namur and Dinant during August 1914. This work, however, suffered damage during World War II.

He served as a professor and director at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels and influenced many students, including Wu Zuoren, the future head of the China Central Academy of Fine Arts. Bastien received numerous honours, including becoming a Grand Officer in the Order of Leopold in 1919 and a member of the Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium in 1945. 

Please note. Due to the fragile nature of old frames and glass, our shippers do not provide insurance for any damage caused during transit. We go to great lengths to ensure each painting is packed and protected to a very high standard but sadly cannot compensate or refund for any damage occurring to frames or glass during transit. Therefore the frame and any glass is a gift to you with zero value and you are bidding on the artwork only.

Due to Brexit, there are delays at EU customs borders though the situation is improving. Please do not blame me for delays or any customs duty payable. I really appreciate your understanding and patience. Steve. 

Oil on panel - Hand signed

Alfred E. Bastien (1873-1955) - A still life with fruit and a ewer

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