142 - Belgian School; 20th century.

Belgian School; 20th century. “Untitled.” Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. Dimensions: 81 x 65 cm. The work, belonging to the 20th-century Belgian School, depicts a theatrical scene in which several female figures, dressed in brightly colored garments and ornate hats, are arranged in an interior defined by large windows and geometric architectural elements. The composition stands out for its rich detail, chromatic intensity, and the presence of interlocking circles and star-shaped motifs that traverse the canvas, creating a visual interplay between the human figures and the ornamentation. Stylistically, the painting shows affinities with Modernism or Art Nouveau, particularly in the sinuous treatment of lines, the plant motifs, and the decorative profusion, while the stylization of the figures and the construction of space through planes of color refer to the formal explorations of the early 20th-century avant-garde movements. The meticulous rendering of the fabrics, headdresses, and ornamental details is a hallmark of the scene’s fragmented composition, which seems to capture a fleeting moment of a performance or encounter whose meaning is not fully revealed. The colored rings, distributed throughout the composition, introduce a dynamic rhythm and establish visual connections between the various figures, adding a symbolic dimension that transcends the purely anecdotal.