Homard & Oysters nude portrait He was recognized for his

He was recognized for his gift of expressing movement while emphasizing the picturesque side of city and country landscape

The volumes combine perfectly with the work of shadows

The brighter colors stand out and come to create movement in the immobile

but on further examination

He was a prolific artist and quickly gained a reputation

Homard & Oysters nude portrait He was recognized for his19th century Belgian school oil painting on canvas, signed H. Bellis in the lower right corner, for the artist Josse Lambert Hubert Bellis (1831 1902). The painting possesses a subtle texture to the touch. The artwork is a still life featuring a lobster and oysters, laid out on what appears to be a white tablecloth, complete with lemon and a dark bottle. This still life is executed with comma shaped brushstrokes reminiscent of the Impressionist