Victor Gilsoul, Bord De Fleuve

Victor Gilsoul, Bord De FleuveA beautiful oil on canvas depicting a picturesque riverside scene by Belgian painter, Victor Gilsoul (1867 1939). Gilsouls relaxed expressive brushwork adds to the easy going nature of this piece yet it also carries a hint of melancholy. Gilsoul was a precocious talent who from the age of 12 was impressing regulars at the pub he was raised in. His parents Leopold and Thrse ran the pub, which was popular with local painters and artists. Despite the

which was derived from the French word for the back leg of an animal

The sands here stretch on for over 2km and it’s known for its hilltop views and peaceful surroundings

which sold in 2012

over a dozen of his paintings were purchased by JMW Turner

Carl Milton Jensen (1855-1928)

Vekerum is a picturesque rural area in south Sweden

While another figure further on appears to be herding cattle towards a water meadow

This evocative scene has been captured wonderfully via an intelligent composition and a keen observation of light

Between an opening in the trees

The Joffers were influenced by the French impressionists and admired for their work

The artist has used a bold palette and plenty of expression to capture the view

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