Artwork

Interieur met wieg

Interieur met wieg, by Jan de Smedt, unspecified, 1942
Interieur met wieg, by Jan de Smedt, unspecified, 1942

Interieur met wieg is an unspecified painting by Jan de Smedt. It dates from 1942 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Interieur met wieg is a 1942 painting by Jan de Smedt, held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a domestic interior scene, with a dark table in the foreground bearing a red and white cloth and a fruit bowl. The background wall is adorned with framed pictures, a globe, and a sculpture, suggesting a personal and cozy space.

Technique & Style

Warm colors and soft lighting evoke a sense of comfort and tranquility. The arrangement of objects on the wall adds a personal touch to the room, achieved through the artist's deliberate composition.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jan de Smedt

Artist

Jan de Smedt

Jan de Smedt (1905–1954) was an artist, born in Mechelen.