Franck Mortelmans (1898-1986) - Mid 20th Century Oil Spring Blossom

Description

A pretty, textured Spring landscape, showing a vibrant blue sky over green meadows with a tree, hung heavy with white blossom in the foreground. The artist has signed to the reverse of the wood panel and the painting has been presented in a substantial gilt frame. There is a label at the reverse with the artist's name and address in Antwerp. On wood panel.

Condition

In fine condition.

Size

38.5 x 47.5cm (15.2" x 18.7")
Framed Size: 51 x 58.5cm (20.1" x 23")

Artist Biography

Franck Mortelmans was a Belgian artist born in 1898 in Antwerp and died there in 1986. the was a painter, draftsman, pastelist and illustrator. the was the cousin of the painter Frans and the sculptor August Mortelmans. the studied at the Academy in Antwerp, among others Is. Opsomer and F. Hens. the debuted with impressionistic cityscapes, but quickly evolved into a synthesizing design and large areas of color. the also painted many portraits of civilian and mundane women, in the style of the portrait tradition from the 19th century. From 1930 onwards, numerous landscapes were created with large, sometimes turbulent air sections. His still lifes are sensitive. Until a few years before his death, the devoted himself to the preservation of endangered landscapes and monuments, which the recorded with great precision in his drawings during his travels through Antwerp and the surrounding area. From the foundation in 1924 the was a teacher at the Vocational School for Craftsmanship in Antwerp and from 1936 at the Academy in Berchem. the became director at the Academy in Berchem in 1958 and was also a teacher at the Academy in Antwerp from 1946 to 1963. Work among others in the Museums in Antwerp ("Still Life") and Ostend. Listed in BAS II.