"Georges Libotte (20th Century) – Port Scene At Sunset – Pastel, Signed And Dated 1992"
Pastel depicting a harbor scene at sunset, with moored fishing boats and reflections on the water. Georges Libotte's work here is characterized by a soft and luminous atmosphere, a subtle palette of warm and cool tones, and a delicate handling of the medium typical of pastels and oil pastels. The balanced and poetic composition evokes the calm of a harbor at the end of the day. The work is signed lower left and dated 1992, attesting to the artist's mature production at the end of the 20th century. It is presented framed, with a mat and under glass, ready to hang. Technical Details Artist: Georges Libotte Period: 20th century Technique: pastel / oil pastels on paper Subject: harbor scene, boats Signature: signed lower left Date: 1992 Image dimensions: 54.5 × 44 cm Framed dimensions: 75.5 × 64 cm Framing: original frame with mat Condition: very good overall condition Georges Libotte was born in Ixelles in 1920 and died in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve in 2002. He was a painter, watercolorist, and architect. He found his inspiration in the sea, the coast, and the vast skies above the landscapes. His works exude optimism, serenity, and poetry. For his landscapes, he found his inspiration in his native region and in Brittany. (Dictionary of Belgian Artists by Paul Piron)