Jules Van de Leene, Street Study With Buildings

Jules Van de Leene, Street Study With Buildings

A quaint and blocky street scene by Belgian painter, Jules Van de Leene (1887-1962). It reminds us a little of Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) and clearly the artist was an admirer.

Van de Leene studied at the Académies des Beaux-Arts of Ixelles and Brussels at such an exciting time. New ideas were emerging and a freedom to express was becoming commonplace. The post-impressionists, such as Cézanne and Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) had left an indelible mark, which encouraged others to explore new techniques and approaches.

In this study, Van de Leene has used a low-key palette to capture this stony grey cobbled street. The buildings seem to lurch into the scene and our lowdown viewpoint gives them an extra gravitas.

Works by Jules Van de Leene are held in several prestigious collections including at museums in Bruges, Brussels and Kortrijk.

The painting is housed within what appears to be its original frame.

Medium: Oil on board
Overall size: 11” x 15½” / 28cm x 39cm
Year of creation: c. 1915
Provenance: Belgium
Condition: Generally good. Could be cleaned to restore its vibrancy. Frame with some wear.
Artist’s auction highlight: £3,724 achieved for ‘Femme Assise’ in 2018.

About Brave

Each piece in the collection has been assessed by our experienced team, which includes a conservation specialist, so you can be assured of its condition. We also work with national museums and care profoundly about our role as custodians. Over the years we've received hundreds of five star reviews from our customers and we're committed to delivering a premier service. We're always here when you need us.

Stay In Touch
Subscribe to our Wednesday newsletter for the latest finds and 10% off your order.

Availability