José VAN GUCHT (1913–1980) Belgian Expressionist Painter José Van Gucht (1913–1980) was a Belgian painter active in the second half of the 20th century. His work is part of the post-war expressionist movement, a period during which many European artists emphasize the strength of gesture, chromatic intensity, and the psychological exploration of the subject. Van Gucht developed powerful paintings, constructed with broad strokes and impasto, where the material plays a central role. The human figure occupies an important place in his production. His portraits do not seek academic likeness but rather inner expression, conveyed through the deliberate distortion of features, the tension of colors, and an energetic composition. His palette frequently combines cool tones (blues, purples, grays) with bursts of reds and oranges, creating dramatic contrasts and a vibrant atmosphere. ⸻ Work Proposed Portrait of a Man Oil on canvas Dimensions: 120 × 81 cm Dating: presumably 1960s Signed bottom right This large vertical composition fully illustrates the expressionist language of the artist. The male face, placed in the center, emerges from a swirling background composed of blues, purples, whites, and reds. The brushwork is broad, nervous, sometimes almost violent, revealing a rich and worked material. The overlapping brush strokes structure the space and create a circular movement around the head. The features are emphasized and fragmented: dark and intense gaze, angular modeling, volumes built by successive impastos. A red/orange cross traverses the composition, adding a symbolic dimension and reinforcing the overall dramatic tension. The contrast between the bright white areas and the deep backgrounds enhances the effect of the face's emergence. The work radiates a strong presence and great emotional power, typical of 1960s expressionist portraits. ⸻ Condition Good overall condition. Slight signs of use on the edges visible in the photos. Large-format canvas offering a strong decorative and artistic impact. Recommended Products Provided by Beautiful Painting Portrait Woman Oil Canvas Expressionist 1920 Expressionism See Product Beautiful Painting Oil Canvas Circa 1980 expressionist portrait See Product Recommended Products Provided by Oil Painting on Cardboard 1960 Portrait Man Expressionist Art Painting Old See Product Painting Oil Painting Cardboard 1960 Expressionist Landscape Expressionism See Product Oil Painting Feline Tiger Painting 1960 Expressionist Expressionism Art Old See Product Beautiful Painting Portrait Woman Oil Paper Expressionist 1960 Expressionism See Product Type: Oil Country of Origin: France Genre: Expressionism Features: On canvas Theme: Portrait, Self-portrait