Roger Vandenbulcke (1921–) – The Moulin Rouge – Oil on canvas, ca. 1972

An elegant oil-on-canvas painting by the Franco-Belgian artist Roger Vandenbulcke depicting a red Dutch windmill in a landscape crisscrossed by waterways and reeds.
This work, created around 1972, perfectly illustrates the artist’s powerful and luminous style. The red windmill, a true emblem of Dutch landscapes, dominates the composition and immediately catches the eye with the intensity of its colors.
Here, Roger Vandenbulcke works the paint with vigor, applying it in thick impasto layers that lend relief and depth to the scene. The knife strokes and generous brushwork enliven the sky, water, and vegetation, creating an atmosphere vibrant with light.
The palette subtly combines soft greens, golden ochres, nuanced blues, and the vivid red of the windmill, offering a particularly appealing contrast. The work as a whole conveys both the serenity of Dutch landscapes and the expressive energy characteristic of the artist.
Born in Paris in 1921, Roger Vandenbulcke participated in the major Parisian salons of the second half of the 20th century, notably the Salon des Artistes Français, the Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, the Salon des Indépendants, and the Salon d’Hiver. He also exhibited in several renowned Parisian galleries such as Bernheim-Jeune-Dauberville, Henaut, and Katia Granoff.
This work is a fine example of his landscape production, sought after for its decorative quality, expressive touch, and masterful use of color.
The work is presented in its elegant original gilded frame, which perfectly highlights the composition.
Condition:
Very good overall condition.
Canvas in excellent condition.
Frame with a beautiful patina.
Signatures:
Signed lower left.
Also signed on the back of the canvas.
Dimensions:
With frame:

Width: 67 cm (26.4 inches)
Height: 59 cm (23.2 inches)

Without frame:

Width: 55 cm (21.7 inches)
Height: 46 cm (18.1 inches)

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