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Simon Van Gelderen
'La Grand-Place, Brussels' by Simon Van Gelderen (Brussels 1905 – 1986 Ostend)

$14,295.52
£10,500.76
€12,000VAT Included
CA$19,726.67
A$20,079.71
CHF 11,429.76
MX$242,377.04
NOK 133,277.22
SEK 134,884.18
DKK 91,500.88

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Simon Van Gelderen Brussels 1905 – 1986 Ostend Belgian Painter 'La Grand-Place, Brussels' Signature: signed lower right 'S. van Gelderen' ± 1960 Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: image size 90 x 120 cm, frame size 131 x 161 cm Biography: Simon Van Gelderen, born in Brussels in 1905 and deceased in Ostend in 1986, was a Belgian Impressionist painter whose work is distinguished by its thematic diversity, elegance, and spontaneity. Belonging to a generation of artists rooted in tradition while embracing the modern sensibilities of the twentieth century, Van Gelderen first studied at the Sint-Lucas Academy and later at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, where he received a solid academic training. His oeuvre reflects an Impressionist mastery characterized by lively brushwork and a luminous palette, faithful to nature yet animated by pictorial energy and a refined sense of colour. Critics have described his paintings as spontaneous, elegant, vibrant, realistic, and harmoniously coloured, often perceived as virtuoso exercises of hand and eye. Van Gelderen explored a wide range of subjects throughout his career, painting landscapes, hunting scenes, city views, church interiors, and still lifes, all infused with atmosphere and sensitivity. Alongside oil painting, he also practiced drawing and pastel, which further broadened the scope of his artistic production and revealed his sustained interest in texture, light, and form. Although less internationally known than some of his contemporaries, his works are represented in private collections and regularly appear on the art market, testifying to the lasting appreciation of his talent. His artistic legacy endures through paintings that combine Impressionist freshness with careful observation of everyday life and nature, securing him a place among the notable figures of twentieth-century Belgian art.
  • Creator:
    Simon Van Gelderen (1905 - 1986, Belgian)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.58 in (131 cm)Width: 63.39 in (161 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Medium:
    Canvas,Oil
  • Movement & Style:
    Post-Impressionist
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    The artwork is elegantly presented in an original frame and is impeccably preserved in excellent condition. This piece is ready for immediate gallery display, having undergone a professional review.
  • Gallery Location:
    Knokke, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2006217922382

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