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Zeewier verbranden by Edgar Farasyn
Zeewier verbranden by Edgar Farasyn
Zeewier verbranden by Edgar Farasyn
Zeewier verbranden by Edgar Farasyn
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Zeewier verbranden 1890 - 1930

Edgar Farasyn

GouacheWatercolourPaint
 44 ⨯ 54 cm
Price on request

Studio 2000 Art Gallery

  • About the artwork
    Aquarel en gouache op papier
    44 x 54 cm.
    Gesigneerd rechts onder ‘E d g Farasyn’
    Herkomst: Particuliere collectie, Nederland.
  • About the artist

    Edgard Pierre Jozef Farasyn (1858–1938), also known as Edgard Farasijn, was a distinguished Belgian painter, watercolorist, etcher, and draftsman celebrated for his evocative depictions of life along the Belgian coast. Born in Antwerp, he developed into one of the leading marine and genre painters of his generation, earning recognition for his ability to capture both the rugged beauty of the sea and the daily lives of the fishing communities that depended upon it.

    Farasyn specialized in atmospheric seascapes, harbor views, and coastal scenes, often portraying Flemish fishermen at work or in moments of quiet reflection. His paintings are characterized by a keen sense of realism, meticulous attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the changing moods of light, weather, and water. Whether depicting bustling fishing ports, windswept beaches, or vessels returning from sea, he conveyed a strong sense of authenticity and connection to maritime life.

    Working in both oil and watercolor, Farasyn combined technical precision with a sensitive, painterly approach. His etchings and drawings further demonstrated his versatility and observational skill, allowing him to record everyday scenes with remarkable clarity and character. Throughout his career, he remained closely associated with the artistic traditions of Belgian realism while bringing a personal warmth and humanity to his subjects.

    Farasyn exhibited widely and gained considerable acclaim during his lifetime, with his works finding their way into important public and private collections. Today, he is remembered as one of Belgium’s notable marine painters, whose richly detailed and atmospheric works preserve a vivid record of the coastal culture and maritime heritage of Flanders at the turn of the twentieth century.

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Artwork details

Category
Paintings
Subject
Sea
Style
Impressionism
Material & Technique
GouacheWatercolourPaint