"Sketch On Canvas Representing The Board Of Directors Of The National Bank Of Belgium 1925 Herman Richir"
Sketch on canvas representing the executive committee of the National Bank of Belgium (1925) in the aftermath of the 14-18 war. Signed: H. Richir Dim. 33 x 49 cm Frame: 47 x 62 cm Herman Richir (1866 - 1942) Painter and academic pastellist of portraits, figures and nudes. Professor at the Academy of Brussels (1900-27) then interim director (1906-27). 2nd Prix de Rome (1886) 1st Exhibition in Brussels (1887) and Paris (1889). Favorite painter of the bourgeoisie and the official world. Works in the museums of Antwerp, Brussels, Namur.