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Albert Crahay - Early 20th Century Oil The Rider

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sx449
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Description

This evocative early 20th-century genre scene by the well-listed artist Albert Crahay (1881-1914) portrays a rider navigating his horse through marshy terrain. Rendered with expressive, impressionistic brushstrokes, the painting captures the dynamic energy and atmosphere of the moment. Signed. Beautifully presented in a swept gilt frame. On canvas on stretchers.

Condition

Craquelure and light abrasions throughout. Overall, the artwork is in very good condition for its age. Light wear to the frame. Overall, the frame is also in very good condition.

Size

49 x 34cm (19.3" x 13.4")
Framed Size: 59 x 44cm (23.2" x 17.3")

Artist Biography

Albert Crahay (1881-1914) was a Belgian painter and printmaker. Crahay painted scenes including marines, landscapes, figures, and fishermen, and his work is represented in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp collection. He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp under Frans Hens and was associated with the Antwerp art group Kunst van Heden ("Art of Today"). His work shows influences of local impressionist traditions and a clear, fluid use of colour in depictions of everyday life and coastal scenes. Crahay exhibited his work in European cities including Berlin, Paris, and Brussels before his career was cut short by his early death at age 33.

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SKU sx449
Frame Colour gold
Artist Albert Crahay
Date Early 20th Century
Dimensions 49.0 x 34.0cm
Medium Oil
Style Impressionism
Subject Genre Scene
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