Kvapil Charles Riverside

Tranquility and a springtime atmosphere characterize this riverside landscape, a boat moored between two trees, inviting a bucolic stroll. This large-format oil on canvas is signed in the lower right corner by the artist Charles Kvapil. Dimensions with frame: 113.5 cm x 94.5 cm. Charles Kvapil, born in 1884 in Varnsdorf, Czechoslovakia, and died in Paris in 1958, was a renowned painter and illustrator, recognized for his unique style blending Impressionist and Post-Impressionist influences. Trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, he distinguished himself with his vibrant landscapes and intimate portraits. Kvapil was also an active member of various artistic movements, participating in major exhibitions in Belgium and abroad. His works, often characterized by a rich palette and plays of light, reflect a profound sensitivity to nature and the human condition. During his lifetime, he exhibited in Paris, Brussels, Stockholm, Munich, Geneva, London, and New York. His works are held in numerous museums, notably the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris, the museums of Le Havre, Rouen, Saint-Étienne, and Amsterdam.