Nest Martens (1925-2024), female figure - Lot 214

Nest Martens (1925-2024), female figure Figurative composition depicting a standing woman, hands clasped, in an introspective attitude, treated in a post-expressionist style characterized by elongated forms, sharp contours and a palette dominated by green, ochre and dark tones; the simplification of volumes and expressive treatment of the face reflect a search for psychological intensity, Nest Martens (Adegem, 1925 - 2024) was a Belgian painter known for his genre scenes, landscapes and figurative compositions. The work is typical of Nest Martens' work, centered on the human figure and inner life, with an influence of Flemish Expressionism. Details: Dimensions: 60 x 101 cm - Weight: 3 kg