Figure Studies
The Eel Fisherman (De palingvisser)
Jef Van de Fackere
An atmospheric and nostalgic pastel work depicting a Belgian eel fisherman traversing a quiet riverside path.
Woman with a Basket
Jef Van de Fackere
1912 · Paper, Pastel
A tender 1912 pastel portrait of an elderly woman in traditional Belgian attire, capturing a moment of quiet rural life.
$243
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — asks little of the space around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Olive green, Rich brown, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created in 1912 by Belgian artist Jef Van de Fackere, this pastel portrait depicts an elderly woman in detailed traditional dress. Her ornate, fringed shawl and characterful face are rendered with soft, atmospheric strokes, set against a muted landscape of a country path and distant cottage. The work is a masterclass in the medium, balancing the tactile textures of fabric with a serene, grounding atmosphere.
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