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Lot Essay
The poet and critic Emile Verhaeren wrote of Claus in 1901 : "His art is sure, clear and ceaselessly in search of air, light and life. It commands respect in this country as the art of a Master" (World Impressionism : The International Movement, New York, 1990, p. 261).
Kanaal in Zeeland was painted during one of the artist's visits to Zeeland (the south-western part of The Netherlands) in the mid to late 1890's. During these summers he visited Sluis, Kapelle-Biezelinge, Ellewoutsdijk, Sint Anna ter Muiden and Veere where he most likely painted the present work.
In a letter dated 19 September 1999 John de Smet states that Kanaal in Zeeland is a typical example of Claus's Zeeland productions in the summers of 1896-99.
This work will be included in the forthcoming Emile Claus catalogue raisonn being prepared by Johan De Smet.
Kanaal in Zeeland was painted during one of the artist's visits to Zeeland (the south-western part of The Netherlands) in the mid to late 1890's. During these summers he visited Sluis, Kapelle-Biezelinge, Ellewoutsdijk, Sint Anna ter Muiden and Veere where he most likely painted the present work.
In a letter dated 19 September 1999 John de Smet states that Kanaal in Zeeland is a typical example of Claus's Zeeland productions in the summers of 1896-99.
This work will be included in the forthcoming Emile Claus catalogue raisonn being prepared by Johan De Smet.