Homard & Oysters nude portrait Condition: Tiny hairline cracks in

Condition: Tiny hairline cracks in the surface of the painting

He was recognized for his gift of expressing movement while emphasizing the picturesque side of city and country landscape

The well-defined lines are contrasted by the misty shapes and give consistency to the whole

Overall size: 34

The volumes combine perfectly with the work of shadows

Homard & Oysters nude portrait Condition: Tiny hairline cracks in19th century Belgian school oil painting on canvas, signed H. Bellis in the lower right corner, for the artist Josse Lambert Hubert Bellis (1831 1902). The painting possesses a subtle texture to the touch. The artwork is a still life featuring a lobster and oysters, laid out on what appears to be a white tablecloth, complete with lemon and a dark bottle. This still life is executed with comma shaped brushstrokes reminiscent of the Impressionist