Charles Ernest Smets, Oasis of Tinghir, Morocco, 1940s, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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Charles ernest smets, oil on canvas mounted on panel, ca 1940. The work is framed under old glass, making it … Read more Charles ernest smets, oil on canvas mounted on panel, ca 1940. The work is framed under old glass, making it difficult to take accurate photos; some reflections and camera flash remain visible on the images, our apologies. This painting depicts a lively orientalist scene of the tinghir oasis in morocco. In the shade of palm trees, figures dressed in djellabas and haiks gather along a watercourse, in a light-filled, sunlit atmosphere. The colorful reflections on the water reveal a distinctly impressionistic approach, where broad, vibrant brushstrokes prioritize light and mood over fine detail. Artist / designer: charles ernest smets (1909 - 1987). Signature / monogram: signed. Period: 20th century. Dimensions (h x w x d): 53cm x 68cm x 3 cm. Weight: 1 kg. Condition: excellent. Style: impressionist / orientalism. Material: graphic / oil on canvas. See less