Maurice LANGASKENS

Maurice Langaskens (1884-1946) was a Belgian painter-printmaker, who depicted the simple life of his compatriots in a compelling and glorifying way.  Whether showing people and animals at work, religious scenes or winter landscapes, Langaskens reflects a sturdy reality, proud of its strength.  His symbolist style idealizes his native country in strong colors.  Even during his internment in a camp in Goettingen, during the war, fellow prisoners look majestic.  It is unclear where he learned his craft as a color etcher, or where he printed his work.  Tags advertising his work, when he lived in Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek (one of the 19 ward of Brussels), suggest he may have printed in a personal studio at his own press.

Dusk
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Dusk

LANGASKENS, Maurice

Crépuscule (original French title) Color aquatint and etching on wove paper.Edition of 100, but scarce.  We have yet to encounter another impressi...

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The Calvary Sold
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The Calvary

LANGASKENS, Maurice

Le Calvaire (original French title) Color etching on wove paper.Artist’s proof, aside from the edition of 100.Signed, titled and annotated in penci...

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The Rainbow Sold
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The Rainbow

LANGASKENS, Maurice

L'Arc-en-Ciel (original French title) Color aquatint and etching on thick wove paper, c. 1910. Edition of 60. Signed, titled, and numbered "8/60" i...

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Maurice LANGASKENS - Un Conte de Noël - A Christmas Tale - Color etching and aquatint detail Sold
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A Christmas Tale

LANGASKENS, Maurice

Un Conte de Noël (original French title) Color etching and aquatint on wove paper, no date. An artist’s proof. Edition unknown. Cautiously a man le...

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