Artwork

The Vlaaikensgang in Antwerp

The Vlaaikensgang in Antwerp, by René Bosiers, oil, 1911
The Vlaaikensgang in Antwerp, by René Bosiers, oil, 1911

The Vlaaikensgang in Antwerp is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist René Bosiers. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

The Vlaaikensgang in Antwerp is an oil painting created by René Bosiers around 1911. It is a cityscape held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman in traditional attire standing in a narrow stone alleyway, holding a basket. The scene is characterized by a large archway in the background, with the woman as the main focus.

Technique & Style

The artist has rendered the woman's clothing and basket with considerable detail. The alleyway is also meticulously painted, with textured stonework and nuanced shading that creates a realistic effect.

Artist & collection

Portrait of René Bosiers

Artist

René Bosiers

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