L'Oiseau Bleu oil on canvas vibrant colors

vibrant colors

the Belgian government commissioned Alfred Bastien and his friend Paul Mathieu to create the Panorama of the Congo

gentleness and a captivating technical mastery

characterized by a discernible texture when touched

After the Liberation

L'Oiseau Bleu oil on canvas vibrant colors19th century oil paintingon canvas mounted on cardboard. The work is smooth to the touch. This painting features blue bird with a maroon breast, wings outstretched and tail fanned out, as though just landed on a branch. The bird is most likely a Maroon breasted Philantoma. The brushstrokes are precise and controlled, creating a detailed depiction. The lighting in the artwork is somewhat muted, but it is accentuated by the presence of a golden frame