Artwork

Archway

Archway, by René Bosiers, oil, 1911
Archway, by René Bosiers, oil, 1911

Archway is an oil painting by René Bosiers. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Archway is an oil painting by René Bosiers, created around 1911, and is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a narrow, cobblestone street flanked by tall stone buildings, conveying a sense of quietness and stillness, with muted colors dominating the scene.

Technique & Style

Bosiers employed oil paint to achieve a textured effect, using impasto to create a three-dimensional appearance on the buildings and street, with a palette of browns, grays, and beiges.

Artist & collection

Portrait of René Bosiers

Artist

René Bosiers

René Bosiers (1875–1927) was an artist, born in Antwerp.