In 1925, Leo Engels created this raised drawing as a tribute to writer and cultural promoter August Vermeylen. The work depicts a group of trees in a tranquil forest, rendered with fine black lines and subtle colour accents in green and reddish-brown. The structure and detail of the trunks and branches highlight the graphic quality of the piece, while the delicate colour touches add depth and atmosphere. The drawing bears a monogram and date on the front and is signed on the reverse, which also contains the dedication to Vermeylen.
Details:
Artist: Leo Engels (Sint-Niklaas, 1882 – Antwerp, 1952)
Title: Raised drawing, dedicated to August Vermeylen, 1925
Technique: Raised drawing
Condition: Excellent
Signature: Monogram and date on the front; signed on the reverse
Sold with frame: Yes
Dimensions without frame: 43.5 × 30.5 cm
Dimensions with frame: 59 × 46 cm
Provenance: Auction
Remarks: Dedicated to August Vermeylen (reverse, also signed)
