"Louis Loncin "the Longshoreman And His Ardennes Draft Horses""
Oil on canvas depicting a stevedore and his draft horses, probably painted in the Barrière de Champlon Ardennes region. (Tenneville) Painting from the beginning of the 20th century. This painting gives off an impression of softness and tranquility due to its colors which are very representative of the undergrowth of the region. Louis Loncin was born in Durbuy in 1875 and died in Waulsort in 1946. Predilection for landscapes, forest views. He loves the wild grandeur of the Ardennes nature, draft horses in particular. Works at the Musée d'Arlon and the Musée de l'art Wallon in Liège. References: "Le Piron" dictionary