BOUVIER Arthur

Estuary of the Scheldt. In the fore front, sailing boats. Cloudy bleu sky with an fantastic light. Impressionist technique. The work expresses calmness. Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1876. Original frame.

Size: 90cm x 50cm – 130cm x 90cm

Belgian school

Litr: Bouvier started as a self-taught landscape painter. He exhibited in Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, Chicago, etc. He is considered to be one of the best seascapers of his time thanks to his capability of recreating the movement of the waves and the depth of atmosphere. Works in the Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels, Museums of the city of Liege, in the Chamber of Representatives and in the Ministry of Education.