European school; 1960.

European School; 1960.
"Port of Antwerp".
Oil on canvas.
Presents illegible signature and date.
Measurements: 110 x 165 cm.
The painting captures the quiet activity of the port, combining historical architecture, boats and port machinery in a balanced and descriptive composition. In the foreground are several barges moored on the calm waters of the canal. Their elongated, dark shapes contrast with the light reflections of the water's surface, which the artist resolves with broad, light brushstrokes. Beyond its documentary character, the painting reflects a serene vision of work and the industrial landscape. The barges, cranes and docks are not depicted dramatically, but as a natural part of everyday life in the city. In this way, the work functions both as an urban landscape and as a testimony to the historical and economic importance of the Port of Antwerp harbor in mid-20th century Europe.

Stylistically, the work is part of a tradition of figurative cityscape painting that was widespread in Europe during the 20th century. The treatment of light and atmosphere, with wide skies and loose brushstrokes, recalls the influence of Impressionism, while the structured organization of space reveals an interest in compositional clarity and the description of the real environment.