Watercolour painting ‘Intimate Parts 2’ by Jean De Groote
Minimalist watercolour depicting a solitary standing figure seen from behind, rendered with loose, expressive washes on warm, tan-toned paper
Positioned squarely in the centre of the sheet, the tall, slender figure stands with their back turned toward the viewer. The posture feels quiet, introspective, and unhurried
A dark, vertical shape leans against the figure’s lower left leg, resembling a dog, satchel, or cast shadow. A small, dark accent rests near their feet, grounding the figure on the otherwise empty page
The generous open space isolates the figure and creates a strong sense of stillness and silence
Jean De Groote is a Belgian painter often referred to as the “Painter of Silence”
His practice centres on reduction, restraint, and capturing the quiet essence of his subjects with minimal, deliberate brushstrokes
Title written in pencil in the lower right corner
Signed and dated (2001) in pencil in the lower left corner