Jacques Van Melkebeke (1904-1983) - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil Sitting Nude

Description

This intimate portrait by Belgian artist Jacques Van Melkebeke (1904-1983) depicts a nude female figure seated in a relaxed pose against a warm, ochre background. The artist employs soft brushwork and a harmonious palette of earth tones to render the subject's form with sensitivity, whilst her dark hair and contemplative gaze create a thoughtful atmosphere. Presented in a gilt-effect frame, the painting is signed and dated 1961 to the lower right. On canvas on stretcher.

Condition

Light wear noted to the gilt effect frame. The overall condition of the artwork is very good.

Size

73.5 x 54cm (28.9" x 21.3")
Framed Size: 82 x 61.5cm (32.3" x 24.2")

Artist Biography

Jacques Van Melkebeke (1904-1983) was a Belgian painter, journalist, writer, and comic strip writer. He was the first chief editor of Tintin magazine. Born in Brussels, Van Melkebeke was a childhood friend of Edgar Jacobs and Jacques Laudy. He spent his twenties pursuing fine art painting before starting a long working career in script and article writing. Van Melkebeke spent his later years returning to the field of fine art painting.