A Spanish  Dancer in a Mantilla by Philippe Swyncop 1943

A Spanish Dancer in a Mantilla by Philippe Swyncop 1943

Philippe SWYNCOP(Belgian 1878 – 1949).

Oil on canvas in original frame. Excellent original condition. Signed and dated 1943. 

Philippe Swyncop was a Belgian artist / illustrator and bon vivante, painting joyful portraits, scenes of artistic life and illustrating  newspapers and journals, that were widely copied and reproduced. He was one of   the inspirations for Australian artist, Norman Lindsay. He worked and lived in Spain in the latter part of his life, of which this is a fine example. 

Educated at the Royal Academy of Arts, Belgium. Awarded the Godecharle Prize 1900. Exhibited Ghent Salon, Maison d. Art Moderne Brussels, Galerie Boigelot Brussels. Represented all Public Collections in Belgium.

Price inc GST $3,900

 

 

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