Still Life With Daisies And Carnations - Charles Swyncop (1895–1970)

Still life by Charles Swyncop (1895–1970), oil on canvas from the 20th century. A work that documents the artist’s exploration of light and matter within the genre of floral painting.

Date: circa 1940
Provenance: Belgium
Artist:Charles Swyncop (1895–1970)
Technique: oil on canvas

Dimensions of the artwork: 75 x 55 cm
Dimensions with frame: 96 x 78 cm

Oil on canvas depicting a floral arrangement in two vases, signed by Charles Swyncop (1895–1970). The upper portion of the painting features a composition of daisies arranged in a decorated ceramic container. In the lower portion, a bouquet of white azaleas is placed in a clear glass vase. The painting style is characterized by textured brushstrokes that define the volume and texture of the plants, with a rendering of light that distinguishes the subjects from the dark-toned background. The work is framed in a gilded frame adorned with ornamental motifs along the edge and outer profile.

Charles Swyncop (Brussels, 1895–1970) was a Belgian painter active during the 20th century. Trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels, he oriented his work toward Post-Impressionist painting, distinguishing himself through his use of light and color. His body of work includes portraits, nudes, interiors, and still lifes. Swyncop participated in national and international exhibitions, maintaining a painterly style faithful to the Belgian figurative tradition, characterized by bold brushstrokes and attention to the textural rendering of his subjects.