Alfons Vermeir (1905-1994) - The Café 1942 -

Gouache watercolor on paper signed and dated lower right A. Vermeir 42.
Measuring 28cm x 23cm on view, out of frame, 55cm x 45cm overall.
Representing A Couple of Characters Taking Coffee, painted in 1942.

Alfons Vermeir, 1905-1994, Belgian painter, watercolorist and draughtsman. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts and the Higher Institute of Antwerp (NHISKA), where he was a pupil of Walter Stevens, Alfred Courtens and Albert Saverys. Predilection for rural landscapes, peasants at work, portraits, views of the port and Scheldt and picturesque corners of Antwerp. He is known for his expressionist design, in which gray tones dominate against tormented skies. Artist listed at Bénézit (with sample signature), Arto and Piron. Listed on Artprice, Artnet, Akoun.....

This paper is in very good condition. No Stains.
The painting, never cleaned, not dirty, is in perfect original condition.
Recent painted wood frame and passe partout in the tones of the work.
Painting in very good condition.

Shipping costs by Colissimo Recommandé Assuré:
France: 25€
Belgium: 12€
EEC: 35€
USA: On Request Only.