Artwork
De grote schietkraam
De grote schietkraam is an oil painting by the Luminist artist Gustave De Smet. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.
About this work
Overview
De grote schietkraam is a 1923 oil painting by Gustave De Smet, a Belgian artist associated with Flemish Expressionism.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of people in a room with a white horse and a target, surrounded by red curtains and a portrait of a man smoking a pipe. The scene is rendered in a mix of simplified forms and detailed backgrounds.
Technique & Style
De Smet's work combines influences from German Expressionism and Cubism, evident in the distorted forms and dynamic composition. The dominant brown and yellow hues contribute to the overall aesthetic.
History & Provenance
De grote schietkraam is part of the Groeningemuseum's collection. Created in 1923, it exemplifies De Smet's contribution to the luminism movement and Flemish Expressionism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gustave Franciscus De Smet, also known as Gustaaf De Smet and Gust De Smet (21 January 1877 – 8 October 1943) was a Belgian painter and printmaker.
