Homard & Oysters nude portrait The volumes combine perfectly with

The volumes combine perfectly with the work of shadows

probably in the late 1800's or early 1900's

The teal dress of the woman meets a delicate lace camisole against the pale pink of the woman's sloped shoulders and a charcoal grey background

He was recognized for his gift of expressing movement while emphasizing the picturesque side of city and country landscape

He was a prolific artist and quickly gained a reputation

Homard & Oysters nude portrait The volumes combine perfectly with19th century Belgian school oil painting on canvas, signed H. Bellis in the lower right corner, for the artist Josse Lambert Hubert Bellis (1831 1902). The painting possesses a subtle texture to the touch. The artwork is a still life featuring a lobster and oysters, laid out on what appears to be a white tablecloth, complete with lemon and a dark bottle. This still life is executed with comma shaped brushstrokes reminiscent of the Impressionist