Pierre Bokkelandt, Overcast Landscape With Figures

Pierre Bokkelandt, Overcast Landscape With FiguresThis mid 20th century landscape painting by French artist, Pierre Bokkelandt, captures the subdued mood of an overcast day. The figures are mere silhouettes as they walk towards a manor house partially obscured by dense foliage. Its a well trod path, worn by years of use. The trees are rendered akin to spirits from a lost realm discernible only by a change in tone. Bokkelandts brushwork creates atmosphere a masterclass in expression. The painting is

It’s an enigmatic expression

Medium: Oil on metallic panelOverall size: 20” x 22” / 51cm x 56cmYear of creation: 1912Provenance: SwedenCondition: Very good overall

Earlom was particularly admired for his work involving florals and this is an excellent example of his talent

In true Bernhardt style

The portrait is signed in the lower left and housed within a fine gilt frame

Magaard had a skill for capturing figures within dark atmospheric interiors

The canvas has a layer of accumulated dirt which has caused the darkening

Perhaps he was a quiet

and spent many years working in The Hague

it was sold to James White

and black jacket

creases and general undulation throughout