Irène Bataille, Still Life With Poppies & Daisies

Irène Bataille, Still Life With Poppies & DaisiesThis mid 20th century oil painting by Belgian artist Irne Bataille (1913 2012) depicts a vibrant arrangement of flowers, including poppies and daisies, and a brown stoneware jug. Its a typically expressive composition, which is reminiscent of the post impressionists. Irne Bataille was predominantly known for landscapes, still lifes, harbour scenes and village views. Her spirited oeuvre is bustling with vibrant colours and rhythm. She trained at the

exhibiting these in addition to his works in print

portraits and scenes

Artist’s auction maximum: £31

Aigens often painted this young lady and she’s likely related - perhaps it’s his daughter

Frederik Christian Krebs

and careful shading

Amid gentle shimmering waters

has pulled us into the scene by positioning a well-worn track beneath our feet

a curtained-off area of the home

Overall size: 27½” x 23½” / 70cm x 60cm

the fashionable flourishes of the previous decade were replaced with constraint and modesty

It’s housed within a good later frame and glazed