812 - Jean-Joseph Delvin (1853–1922): Worker on horseback in the harbour, pastel on paper

Jean-Joseph Delvin (1853–1922): Worker on horseback in the harbour, pastel on paper Work: 170 x 130 cm Frame: 193,5 x 157 cm Jean-Joseph Delvin was a student at the Ghent Academy of Fine Arts (under Théodore-Joseph Canneel) and at the free studio of Jean Portaels in Brussels. On October 28, 1883, he was one of the thirteen founding members of 'Les XX' (Les Vingt), along with Frantz Charlet, Paul Du Bois, James Ensor, Charles Goethals, Fernand Khnopff, Périclès Pantazis, Frans Simons, Gustave Vanaise, Theo Van Rysselberghe, Guillaume Van Strydonck, Theodoor Verstraete, and Guillaume Vogels. However, in 1886, he left the association. Later, he was also a member of 'La Libre Esthétique' and of 'Kunst van Heden' in Antwerp (from 1905). He became a teacher, and later director (1902-1913), of the Art Academy in Ghent. Notable pupils of Delvin included Madeleine Van Thorenburg, Robert Aerens, Albert Baertsoen, Oscar Colbrandt, Oscar De Clerck, Alfons De Cuyper, Gustave De Smet, Leon De Smet, Frans Masereel, George Minne, Emile Thysebaert, Jules Van de Veegaete, Geo Verbanck, and Jos Verdegem. He primarily painted scenes with figures and animals. Provenance: - Ex-collection Kasteel Herlegem te Kruishoutem - Herlegem Castle in Kruishoutem - Château d'Herleghem à Kruishoutem (Family van Pottelsberghe de la Potterie-de Lanier). The castle estate dates back to its first mention in 1419. Since 1662, the estate has been in the hands of the van Pottelsberghe de la Potterie family. The castle was built in 1711 on the foundations of an older farmhouse. It has remained in the family's possession ever since, and the art collection has been systematically expanded. For more information, see: Madame Claude van Pottelsberghe de la Potterie née Carine Ramon, 'La Famille van Pottelsberghe' - 'La famille van Pottelsberghe de la Potterie', Rotterdam, 2025, 2 vols. The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Condition reports are provided on request. They will be made available, together with additional images, on our website at www.coronariauctions.com. Condition reports are given as a service, we can not be held liable for errors in such a report. The full list of condition reports for this sale is available on the following URL: https://www.coronariauctions.com/en/condition-report/48 Further questions are always welcome at info@coronariauctions.com