Artwork

Day of March at the Fairy pound

Day of March at the Fairy pound, by Alphonse Asselbergs, oil, 1888
Day of March at the Fairy pound, by Alphonse Asselbergs, oil, 1888

Day of March at the Fairy pound is an oil painting by Alphonse Asselbergs. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

About this work

Overview

Day of March at the Fairy Pound is an oil painting created by Alphonse Asselbergs in 1888. It is a landscape held at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a marshy landscape with a winding stream, trees, and bushes under a cloudy sky. A bird is seen flying in the distance, adding a sense of movement to the serene scene.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work features a muted color palette dominated by shades of brown and green. Visible brushstrokes give the painting a textured appearance, characteristic of the artist's technique.

Artist & collection

Artist

Alphonse Asselbergs

Alphonse Asselbergs (1839–1916) was an artist, born in Brussels.