In this 1946 work, Leo Engels captures the rural charm of the Waasland in a scene with thatched farmhouses, bare and budding trees, and a winding muddy path leading to the horizon. The composition exudes tranquillity and space, while the use of colour – contrasting greens, warm ochres and bright blue skies – lends a lively and fresh character. The reflection of water in the foreground enhances the sense of depth and draws the viewer into the landscape. The painting is signed, named and dated by the artist on the back, and also signed on the front.
Details:
Artist: Leo Engels (Sint-Niklaas, 1882 – Antwerp, 1952)
Title: In het Schoone Land Van Waas, 1946
Technique: Oil on canvas
Condition: Excellent
Signature: Signed, named and dated on the reverse; also signed on the front
Sold with frame: Yes
Dimensions without frame: 75.5 × 68.5 cm
Dimensions with frame: 91.5 × 84.5 cm
Provenance: Private collection
