Raphaël Lagye (antwerp, 1862-1952). “impasse Schuddeveld, Brussels”. Around 1900.

Old frame, wood and stucco, gilded (usual wear). Frame dimensions: 71 x 60 cm.
Dimensions of the painting: 59 x 49 cm. Signed lower right. Located on the back.
Impasse Schuddeveld, Brussels center.
Accessible between numbers 21 and 23 of Petite rue des Bouchers, this narrow paved alley leads to two basket-handle passages. The one on the left, dating back to the 17th century, leads to the Toone VII puppet theater and museum, established here in 1966. The dead end is spanned by more recent double brick strut arches. On the north-east side rise sober two-storey buildings (Nos 1, 2), whose 19th century appearance hides an old core, revealed at No 2 by hook anchors.
Raphaël LAGYE (Antwerp, 1862-1952).
Painter, designer, poster creator. Son and student of Victor Lagye. His work demonstrates an atmospheric realism. Worked for a while in Brussels, where his views of romantic cities brought him some success.
Taught for 35 years at the Antwerp drawing school.
With the composer Peter Benoit and the writer Emmanuel Hiel, he forms an inseparable trio of artists.
Works at the "Vleeshuis" in Antwerp.
Library: Piron