Reflections on the Siene - Victor Gilsoul
This Belgian painter (1867-1939), originally from Brussels was born into a family that initially discouraged his passion for artistic expression. Victor Gilsoul, however, was a prodigy, beginning to paint at 12, winning first prize at the Adademy of Fine Arts in Antwerpe at just 14, and enjoying his first exhibition at the Salon in Brussels at 17. He worked on comission for much of the European nobility, and his paintings were purchased by European royalty as well. King Leopold II of Belgium and Queen Mum Mary were both avid collectors of his works - the former owning 13 paintings for the royal yacht alone, and the latter purchasing several as well. Later in life he became a professor at the Higher Institute for Fine Arts in Antwerp. Importantly, he was knighted by King Leopold II in 1988, and won the sliver medal at the wold exhibition in Paris. Today, his works are present in discerning private and public collections including the Musee Charlier, the Antwerp Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Krefeld and the Museum of the City of Brussels and many others througout Europe. He favored paintings that contained water in some form, as is true of this particular work. Oil on canvas, signed lower left, in original frame.
Measurements with frame 22.5”X18.5”, without frame 18”X14”. Condition: Very Good.
This Belgian painter (1867-1939), originally from Brussels was born into a family that initially discouraged his passion for artistic expression. Victor Gilsoul, however, was a prodigy, beginning to paint at 12, winning first prize at the Adademy of Fine Arts in Antwerpe at just 14, and enjoying his first exhibition at the Salon in Brussels at 17. He worked on comission for much of the European nobility, and his paintings were purchased by European royalty as well. King Leopold II of Belgium and Queen Mum Mary were both avid collectors of his works - the former owning 13 paintings for the royal yacht alone, and the latter purchasing several as well. Later in life he became a professor at the Higher Institute for Fine Arts in Antwerp. Importantly, he was knighted by King Leopold II in 1988, and won the sliver medal at the wold exhibition in Paris. Today, his works are present in discerning private and public collections including the Musee Charlier, the Antwerp Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Krefeld and the Museum of the City of Brussels and many others througout Europe. He favored paintings that contained water in some form, as is true of this particular work. Oil on canvas, signed lower left, in original frame.
Measurements with frame 22.5”X18.5”, without frame 18”X14”. Condition: Very Good.
This Belgian painter (1867-1939), originally from Brussels was born into a family that initially discouraged his passion for artistic expression. Victor Gilsoul, however, was a prodigy, beginning to paint at 12, winning first prize at the Adademy of Fine Arts in Antwerpe at just 14, and enjoying his first exhibition at the Salon in Brussels at 17. He worked on comission for much of the European nobility, and his paintings were purchased by European royalty as well. King Leopold II of Belgium and Queen Mum Mary were both avid collectors of his works - the former owning 13 paintings for the royal yacht alone, and the latter purchasing several as well. Later in life he became a professor at the Higher Institute for Fine Arts in Antwerp. Importantly, he was knighted by King Leopold II in 1988, and won the sliver medal at the wold exhibition in Paris. Today, his works are present in discerning private and public collections including the Musee Charlier, the Antwerp Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Krefeld and the Museum of the City of Brussels and many others througout Europe. He favored paintings that contained water in some form, as is true of this particular work. Oil on canvas, signed lower left, in original frame.
Measurements with frame 22.5”X18.5”, without frame 18”X14”. Condition: Very Good.
