Bouquet Pourpre village painting 20th-century Belgian school oil painting

20th-century Belgian school oil painting on a wooden panel signed in the lower left "Alfred Bastien" for Alfred Théodore Joseph Bastien (1873-1955)

gentleness and a captivating technical mastery

Creation date: 1931

while painted with similar vigor

Bouquet Pourpre village painting 20th-century Belgian school oil painting19th century Belgian School oil painting on canvas signed (illegible) in the lower center. The work has a little texture to the touch. A unique still life is achieved through the partially obscured vase. The comma shaped brushstrokes are closely arranged. Some flowers exhibit slightly more texture, particularly the one protruding from the bouquet, adding depth to the composition. The lighting is moderate, coming from the right side and creating a