Man in Profile framed antique painting A true collector's piece in

A true collector's piece in a rare and sought after style from an era of great artistic mastery

especially the left edge of the frame

where the village seems to emerge out of nature on the riverbank

The forehead bears the stigmas of a thick brush stroke

Antique oil painting from France: Oil painting on canvas signed Héléne Bokanowski (1910-2000) and dated '57

Man in Profile framed antique painting A true collector's piece inOriginal Antique European Oil Painting: 19th century Belgian school, portrait of a man, oil on canvas, signed D. Jacobs (1887 1967), who was an impressionist painter from Lige. A captivating portrait of a man in profile, turned away from the artist and gazing downwards. The intricate facial features stand out beautifully with the layering of the oil paints, and the contrast of light and dark. The light shines on the forehead, nose and beard of the