This painting probably depicts Permeke's wife and their son Johnnie. With its large, simple forms and earth colours, this work is typical of Permeke's 'peasant' style. Nonetheless, the work has great intimacy. He has touchingly depicted the strong bond between mother and child. Permeke was seriously wounded during the war and was evacuated to England.
Specifications
| Title | Maternité ('Femme Ostendaise') |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on canvas |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
|
| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Width 55 cm Height 74 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Artist:
Constant Permeke
|
| Accession number | St 69 |
| Credits | Loan Stichting Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, 1949-1950 |
| Department | Modern Art |
| Acquisition date | 1949 |
| Creation date | in circa 1913 |
| External exhibitions |
Boijmans bij de Buren - REMIX ROTTERDAM, Boijmans X Wereldmuseum (2020) |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | Belgium > Western Europe > Europe |
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