Female nude by the Belgian painter Jean Léon Henri Gouweloos
This painting by Jean Léon Henri Gouweloos, exclusively at ART FLAGEY Kunsthandel Berlin, depicts a young, nude, seated woman in profile. Her slightly tilted head and closed eyes lend the scene a contemplative, almost dreamy atmosphere.
The composition is delicate and balanced – with soft transitions and subtle color nuances in shades of rose, beige, and ivory. Particular attention is paid to the lighting and body shape, giving the work a quiet intimacy and classical aesthetic.
The painting is signed "Jean Gouweloos" lower right.
About the artist:
Jean Léon Henri Gouweloos (1868 - Brussels - 1943)
Jean Gouweloos was a Belgian painter and draftsman who specialized in portraits and female nudes.
He began his education in the workshop of painter Charles Albert and continued at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels under Jean Portaels.
Gouweloos was a member of the “Voorwaarts” in 1891 and of the avant-garde group “Le Sillon” in 1895. From 1887, he exhibited regularly at the salons of Brussels, Namur, Ostend, as well as in Paris, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Munich (1900 - 1913).
His works are characterized by subtle lighting, soft color schemes, and a sensitive depiction of the female body. He was a representative of late Impressionism and is particularly known for his studio and interior scenes with female portraits. His paintings are in international demand in collections and art auctions.
Museums: Antwerp, Kortrijk, Liège, Mons.
Litérature: Le Dictionnaire Des Peintres Belges du XIVème siècle à nos jours, La Renaissane Du Livre, 1995, p. 494.
