Old World Portraits
Portrait d'homme malade (P. René)
Henry Bataille
A sensitive and masterfully painted portrait of a man in repose, captured with intimate, loose brushstrokes.
My Ill Grandfather
Henri Evenepoel
1892 · Oil Paint, Panel
A poignant and textural oil study capturing a quiet moment of rest with masterful, visible brushstrokes.
$243
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Where it works
A calm artwork with moderate presence with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Olive green, Soft gray, Soft sage
About the piece
Painted in 1892, this expressive oil on panel by Belgian artist Henri Evenepoel depicts the artist's grandfather in a moment of rest. The work is characterized by its heavy impasto and a muted, tonal palette of ochres, greys, and browns, showcasing the artist's confident technique and ability to capture intimate, human moments.
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