Liane Bruylands (1921 - 2009) Auberge animée le soir, 1961 - Lot 15

Liane Bruylands (1921 - 2009) Auberge animée le soir, 1961 Watercolor on paper depicting the illuminated facade of an inn in the evening, set in a cobblestone alley with yellow reflections, framed by dark trees. The composition is enlivened by a free treatment of the wash and a play of contrasts between bright areas and deep shadows. Signed and dated lower right, Liane Bruylands 61. Presented in an off-white painted wooden frame, with matching passe-partout; some visible marks of use. Dimensions: 50 x 42 cm (with frame). Liane Bruylands (1921 - 2009) was a Belgian artist active in the second half of the 20th century, known for her cityscapes, outdoor scenes and compositions in wash and watercolor. Her work favors nocturnal or twilight atmospheres, playing on contrasts between artificial light and deep shadows, as in this illuminated inn. His works reflect a sensitivity to everyday life and street scenes, with spontaneous brushstrokes and expressive color. Bruylands has exhibited regularly in galleries and art circles in Belgium.