Jozef Hoemaeker (1911-1980) - Female figures

This delicate drawing captures a serene scene of a seated nude figure surrounded by others, rendered with soft and graceful pencil strokes. The artist’s mastery is evident in the fluid lines and minimalistic approach, evoking a sense of timeless calm and human connection. The subtle interplay of light and shadow creates gentle depth, while the hazy background suggests an undefined, dreamlike space.

The composition reflects the artist’s dedication to simplicity and elegance, allowing the human form and emotional resonance to take center stage. The figures seem to be in quiet contemplation, adding an intimate, reflective quality to the work. This piece showcases the artist’s skill in blending classic techniques with a modern sensitivity, offering a poignant glimpse into the shared human experience.

Framed in a simple frame with glass and ready to hang.

Jozef Hoemaeker (Izegem, July 11, 1911 - Antwerp, August 21, 1980) was a Belgian painter. After his education at the Sint-Amands College in Kortrijk, Hoemaeker studied in 1929 and 1930 at the Saint Lucas Institute in Ghent. He continued his studies in 1930 at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, where he was awarded three first prizes. From 1933 to 1943, he was taught by Isidore Opsomer. In 1932, he received the "Als Ick Kan" Art Circle award for his still life paintings. He then worked at the Kunstwerkstede Gebroeders De Coene N.V. in Kortrijk and in the stained glass studio of Hippolyte Peene in Bruges. Afterwards, he permanently established himself as a painter in Antwerp.

Although Hoemaeker also painted still lifes and landscapes, human figures were the main theme of his work. His landscapes are empty, devoid of life signs. His entire body of work embodies silence. In 1943, he missed out on the Prix de Rome, but as a result, his "Lady with White Blouse" was purchased by the Ministry of Fine Arts. Another work by Hoemaeker titled "Paul De Vree" is located at the Letterenhuis. He died at the age of 69 in his hometown of Antwerp.


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