Artwork
Tree in Bloom
Tree in Bloom is an oil painting by the Surrealist artist Frits Van den Berghe. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Overview
Tree in Bloom is a 1930 oil painting by Frits Van den Berghe, a Belgian artist associated with both expressionism and surrealism.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tree with a sturdy trunk and sprawling branches, adorned with vibrant flowers and leaves, set against a light blue sky with clouds. Birds fly around the tree, adding to its lively atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The flowers and leaves are rendered in a dynamic, expressive style, with bold colors and a sense of movement. In contrast, the tree trunk is painted with greater realism, featuring textured detail.
History & Provenance
Tree in Bloom is part of the collection at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, representing the surrealist movement in which Van den Berghe worked.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Frits Van den Berghe (3 April 1883 – 23 September 1939) was a Belgian expressionist and surrealist painter and illustrator.
