1912 Oil Painting Verjaardagsbloemen (Birthday Bouquet), Signed

Details

Description

This vibrant, expressionistic painting depicts a seated woman—likely the artist's wife and muse, Nel Duerinckx—at a round, reddish table, admiring … Read more This vibrant, expressionistic painting depicts a seated woman—likely the artist's wife and muse, Nel Duerinckx—at a round, reddish table, admiring a large bouquet of roses. The scene is full of warmth and rich, unmixed colors, characteristic of the Brabant Fauvism movement. Signed on lower right “Cray”
A figure study and still life in a colorful interior, featuring flowers, fruit (pears/oranges), and a book on the table.
Post-Impressionist, Fauvist style, noted for its expressive brushwork and emphasis on light and color.
Dominant warm tones of red, orange, and yellow contrast with cool blues and greens in the background and foreground, creating a dynamic and lively atmosphere.
The artist utilized broad, dynamic strokes and color contrasts to achieve depth and a vibrant atmosphere.
Frame: Dark red wood.
On reverse, written Fleurs D’Anniversaire by Rik Wouters 1912. It is not clear if Rik Wouters is the artist or “Cray”. See less