{"product_id":"ludovic-janssen-printemps","title":"Printemps","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20th-century oil on hardboard by Ludovic Janssen (1888–1954), signed lower left. The reverse bears the handwritten title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrintemps Campine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring in the Kempen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), a countersignature by the artist, and the inscription \"Rue des Églantiers, Liège,\" likely the address of his studio. The painting depicts the Belgian Kempen in early spring, a region in northeastern Belgium celebrated by early 20th-century landscape painters for its rich natural beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA peaceful view of the Belgian countryside featuring a broad path or open meadow in the foreground, bordered by rows of trees and a handful of red- and brown-roofed houses. Above, a vast sky occupies nearly three-quarters of the composition, becoming the true focal point of the painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brushwork is bold and expressive, with generous impasto enlivening the foreground. The sky is animated by energetic, comma-like strokes that echo the Post-Impressionist technique found throughout the composition. The palette embraces the colors of spring, from the varied greens and ochres of the ground to the delicate pinks of budding branches. Through the interplay of texture, color, and light, the artist creates a landscape that feels both vibrant and organic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting conveys the freshness and optimism of early spring while maintaining a refined decorative presence. Its frame complements the composition beautifully, with a fluted gilt inner molding that provides an elegant contrast to the cool, luminous palette. A timeless piece equally suited to a contemporary or traditional interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the artist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLudovic Janssen (1888–1954) was a Belgian painter, draftsman, illustrator, and decorator, born and deceased in Liège. He studied under Évariste Carpentier at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Liège, where he developed an early specialization in landscape painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the 1920s, his many views of the Kempen earned him the nickname \u003c\/span\u003e\"Painter of the Kempen.\"\u003cspan\u003e An exceptionally active artist, he exhibited for more than forty years with numerous Belgian artistic societies, most notably the Cercle Royal des Beaux-Arts de Liège, where he participated regularly in exhibitions between 1913 and 1954. His work was also shown in Liège, Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Verviers, Spa, and Paris, and several of his paintings were acquired by the Belgian State as early as the 1920s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dedicated plein-air painter, Janssen worked directly from nature, spending long periods in the Kempen, the Ardennes, along the Belgian coast, in the Netherlands, and in France. His landscapes are distinguished by their free, expressive brushwork, Post-Impressionist sensibility, and remarkable ability to capture atmosphere and changing light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout his career, he also exhibited at the Galerie d'Art du \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJournal de Liège\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Galerie La Meuse, and Galerie Lutétia in Liège, as well as the prestigious Galerie Georges Petit in Paris, one of France's leading galleries of the period. His work was also presented in several important exhibitions at the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Liège (La Boverie).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Size: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e18.7\" x 15.9\" \/ 47.5cm x 40.5cm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize without the frame: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e13.8\" x 10.6\" \/ 35cm x 27cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Belgium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature: Yes, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLudovic Janssen (1888–1954)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCreation date: Early-Mid-20th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eConditions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe hardboard is in very good condition overall. The only notable issue is a small group of circular marks located along the center of the right edge. These are visible upon close inspection, but do not affect the overall presentation of the work. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe frame displays several impacts, losses, and signs of wear that contribute to its character. The outer black molding shows areas of wear, with certain sections appearing lighter in color, and several impacts are also present. The inner gilded molding displays minor losses to the gilding as well as a few small impacts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Oil on hardboard in a wooden frame. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped with DHL: Complimentary shipping to the US and Europe. A surcharge will be applied for deliveries to Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDDP shipping: All taxes and import fees are included in the listed price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"French Art Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57643010457931,"sku":null,"price":1066.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0461\/8754\/4734\/files\/online-antique-art-dealers-1_42c796de-ab83-4d34-a4c8-0db86b9462aa.jpg?v=1782052979","url":"https:\/\/www.frenchartshop.com\/en-gb\/products\/ludovic-janssen-printemps","provider":"French Art Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}