René Amthor (1891-1935) - Soltau 1915 - The Courier -

Oil painting on canvas unsigned. Provenance Artist's family with brief history on back.
Measuring 24cm x 18cm out of frame, 31cm x 27cm overall.
Representing Belgian and French Prisoners writing their mail at Soltau Prison Camp circa 1915.

Réné Amthor (1891-1935), Belgian painter of landscapes, portraits, figures and interiors. He began scientific studies in Huy, but was drawn to artistic expression and enrolled at the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Brussels. He was first active in Namur, then in Boitsfort. As a young man, he founded the literary group "Les Hugolâtres" with friends. He took part in the Fine Arts Exhibition of the Namur Academy in 1911 and the Autumn Exhibition in Mons in 1913. Mobilized in 1914, he was taken prisoner and interned at the Soltau camp, from where he brought back many works. His work draws on post-romantic and symbolist literature, as well as memories of his captivity. Artist listed in Arto au Piron (Dictionaries of Belgian Painters), Coté Artprice, Artnet...

This canvas, on its original stretcher, is in very good condition.
The paint, never cleaned, not dirty, is in good original condition.
In a more recent frame from Schleiper in Brussels in very good condition.
Painting in very good condition.

Shipping costs by Colissimo Recommandé Assured:
France: 18€
Belgium: 10€
EU: 28€
USA: On Request.