Evariste Carpentier artwork • painting • previously for sale The beach of Tréport

The Belgian painter Carpentier painted historical, religious and genre scenes, but mainly depictions of peasant life. He made his debut in an academic style, in line with the then so popular history painting. During his stay in Paris (1871-1886) he became acquainted with plein air painting. After returning to Belgium, thanks to Les XX, he discovered impressionism and developed a more fluid, luministic style. In this period, Carpentier preferred to paint outdoor scenes against backlight, often with a mundane note. He was a teacher and director at the Liège Academy, where he introduced Impressionism and Luminism.