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Homeland Calling; Het Vaderland Bezet, 1918 (oil on canvas)
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Homeland Calling; Het Vaderland Bezet, 1918 (oil on canvas)
827034 Homeland Calling; Het Vaderland Bezet, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Leemputten, Jef Louis van (1865-1948); 100.7x150.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Homeland Calling; Het Vaderland Bezet. Jef Louis van Leemputten (1865-1948). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1918. 100.7 x 150.8cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright
Media ID 22739962
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1918 20th Century Painting Agony Animal Theme Animal Themes Artist Belgian Bandage Bandaged Belgian Art Belgian Artist Big Cat Bird Of Prey Calling Eagle Feline First Aid Homeland Incopyright Looking Back Medical Equipment Natural Phenomena Negative Concept Pain Predator Predatory Suffering Two Animals Wingspan 19th Century European Art Injuries Natural Space Wound Wounded
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Homeland Calling; Het Vaderland Bezet, 1918
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is a captivating oil painting by Belgian artist Jef Louis van Leemputten. This powerful artwork, painted in 1918, measures 100.7 x 150.8 cm and depicts a scene of great turmoil and distress. In the foreground of the painting, we see two injured animals - a majestic lion and an imposing eagle - both bandaged and in agony. The artist skillfully captures their suffering, evoking a sense of pain and vulnerability. The coastal setting adds to the dramatic atmosphere of the piece. The crashing waves against the rocky shoreline symbolize the turbulent times during which this artwork was created - early twentieth century Europe ravaged by war. Leemputten's attention to detail is evident in his portrayal of these wounded creatures. Their expressions reflect not only physical pain but also emotional anguish as they look back towards their homeland with longing. This painting serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences that conflict can have on innocent beings caught in its crossfire. It invites viewers to contemplate themes such as injury, medicine, and our responsibility towards those who suffer. "Homeland Calling; Het Vaderland Bezet" stands as a testament to Leemputten's artistic talent and his ability to convey complex emotions through brushstrokes on canvas. It remains an enduring example of early twentieth-century Belgian art that continues to captivate audiences today.
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