Julien Stappers

Bouquet of Gerberas in a Chinese Vase, Julien Stappers, Chenee 1875 – 1950

1875 – 1950

A Delicious Meal Poreau Oswald Schaarbeek 1877 – 1955 Waterloo Belgian Painter Signature: Signed bottom left, verso inscribed and dated "Préparatifs d'un fin souper" Oswald Poreau...

Still Life with a Cigars, Playing Cards and Delft Plate Artist 19th - 20th century Influenced by 17th Century Dutch Still Life Painters Signature: Not signed Medium: Aquarelle Dime...

Jean François Portaels 1818 - Brussels - 1895 Belgian Painter ‘Oriental Girls - Mediants à Tanger, Maroc’ Signature: signed lower right ‘J. Portaels’ Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: image size 40,5 x 28,5 cm, frame size 67,5 x 56 cm Biography: Jean François Portaels, also known as Jan Portaels, was a versatile Belgian painter born on April 3, 1818, in Vilvoorde and passed away on February 8, 1895, in Schaerbeek. He was celebrated for his genre scenes, biblical stories, landscapes, portraits, and Orientalist subjects. As a teacher and director of the Academy of Fine Arts of Ghent and the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, Portaels significantly impacted Belgian art, becoming a pivotal figure in the Belgian Orientalist school. His works were known for their 'everyday elegance and feminine grace,' and he played a crucial role in influencing the next generation of Belgian artists, including notable figures like Théo van Rysselberghe. Portaels was the son of a wealthy brewer who also served as Vilvoorde's mayor. Showing an early passion for drawing, he was sent to the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels in 1836, where he studied under François-Joseph Navez, a former student of Jacques-Louis David. Navez invited him to his studio, which was renowned at the time, allowing Portaels to refine his skills alongside other talented students like Charles de Groux and Joseph Stallaert. In 1841, Portaels moved to Paris, enrolling at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and studying under Paul Delaroche. He became influenced by the emerging Orientalist movement, which was gaining traction in Paris. In 1842, he won the Grand Prix de Rome, which funded his travels across Italy and other regions, including Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Judea, Spain, Hungary, and Norway. These journeys profoundly influenced his artistic vision, particularly his Orientalist works. Upon his return to Belgium in 1847, Portaels was appointed Director of the academy in Ghent. In 1849, he married Marie Hélène Navez, the daughter of his first teacher. Despite being offered the directorship of the Brussels Academy, he initially declined, opting to preserve his independence. He later accepted a teaching position at the Academy and eventually became its director in 1878, succeeding Eugène Simonis. Portaels was known for his broad range of artistic talents, including history painting, portraiture, and genre art. He was particularly recognised for his Orientalist depictions, often portraying the 'Oriental woman' with distinctive features like arched eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes. His style, marked by charm and elegance, distinguished him from the dominant artistic movements of Classicism and Romanticism. He was a pioneer in monumental art in Belgium, working with Jean Baptiste van Eycken to introduce fresco techniques like water glass painting...

Kvapil Charles Antwerp 1884 – 1957 Paris Belgian Painter 'Interieur au Bord de la Mer' Signature: Signed bottom left, named on reverse Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Image size 6...

It's Not Easy Being Green by Lu Haskew Oil Still Life of green fruit in vases 24x16" image size 30x22" framed Shipping price includes the custom packing necessary for safe transport...

Nicely painted American impressionist seashell still life painting by Chuck Fee Wong (1931 - 2008). Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 16H by 20L.

Technique (canvas handmade) The picture was painted with a palette knife and a brush on canvas . (handmade) I've poured my heart into this canvas, creating a vibrant dance of color...

Technique (canvas handmade) The picture was painted with a palette knife and a brush on canvas . (handmade) I poured my soul into this canvas, blending vibrant acrylics and oils to...