Artwork
Chapel of Our Lady of Bonne-Odeur
Chapel of Our Lady of Bonne-Odeur is an oil painting by Rik Wouters. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Overview
Chapel of Our Lady of Bonne-Odeur is a 1913 oil painting by Belgian artist Rik Wouters, known for his work in multiple mediums.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene: a woman stands before a small, blue-roofed pavilion in a wooded area, lost in thought. The muted color palette and loose brushstrokes evoke a sense of calm contemplation.
Technique & Style
Wouters' fauvist style is evident in the expressive brushwork and emphasis on color, recalling the work of contemporaries like Henri Matisse and André Derain.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection. Wouters created it just a few years before his death in 1916, at the age of 33, during World War I.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrik Emil (Rik) Wouters (21 August 1882 – 11 July 1916) was a Belgian painter, sculptor and draughtsman.
