Bagé is a prominent Liège-born painter and former professor at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Liège, whose work is characterized by a blend of realism and expressive abstraction
His work often captures snapshots of daily life, frequently featuring figures in motion or ambiguous urban settings. His style is described as both “fiery and calm,” playing with contradictions between tranquility and a contained violence.
This particular piece is a strong example of his “window” effect framing, which adds depth to his often “blurred” and elusive subjects.
Wooden frame, the canvas is set back inside the frame which gives a subtle “window” effect which adds depth to his often “blurred” and elusive subjects.
Signed lower right
20^th century Belgian art