Artwork
Sunday
Sunday is an oil painting by the Surrealist artist Frits Van den Berghe. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
About this work
Overview
Sunday is a 1924 oil painting by Frits Van den Berghe, a Belgian artist known for his work in painting and illustration.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of figures, including men in dark attire and a woman in a blue dress, standing near a river with a church and houses in the background. The scene is rendered in a simplified, flat style with bold lines and shapes.
Technique & Style
Van den Berghe employed expressionist techniques to create a dreamlike atmosphere, characteristic of the surrealist movement. The dominant green and yellow hues, punctuated by darker shadows, contribute to the painting's distinctive visual tone.
History & Provenance
Sunday is part of the collection at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frits Van den Berghe (3 April 1883 – 23 September 1939) was a Belgian expressionist and surrealist painter and illustrator.
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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