Edmond Dutry 20th Century Watercolour Pannetier was an accomplished illustrator

Pannetier was an accomplished illustrator

when he was an active member of the Salon d'Automne

This provenance adds considerable value to the piece as a documented example of French Romantic printmaking

steeped in classical training and symbolic introspection

where he spent considerable time between London and Calais

Edmond Dutry 20th Century Watercolour Pannetier was an accomplished illustratorAbout the Portrait This striking oil portrait on canvas, mounted on wood, by the distinguished Belgian painter Edmond Dutry (1897 1959) captures the intense gaze of a gentleman. Painted around 1950 in bold, expressive brushstrokes, the artist blends warm flesh tones with cool blue and green shadows, creating depth and psychological intensity. The subject's serious expression and direct look toward the viewer give this work a timeless character, while