Les Vagues 1800s painting set in carved gilt wood

set in carved gilt wood frame

Lippens' later works displayed a shift towards brighter colors and a departure from melancholy themes

an enchanting still life

probably painted outside "en plein air

Materials: Oil on wood with a light wood frame

Les Vagues 1800s painting set in carved gilt wood20th century oil painting on wood panel. The work has a little texture to the touch. This Impressionist seascape is characterized by voluminous comma shaped brushstrokes. The arrangement of these strokes generates a tangible sense of movement within the piece. The palette leans towards relatively darker tones, with moments of light heightened by delicate touches representing the waves. The oil colors have changed tone with time, creating a darker