{"product_id":"the-little-greengrocer-of-brussels-ferdinand-jorwitz","title":"The Little Greengrocer of Brussels | Ferdinand Jorwitz","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Basket of Greens and a Street Full of Stories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eatmospheric oil painting\u003c\/strong\u003e by Belgian artist \u003cstrong\u003eFerdinand Jorwitz (1897–1979)\u003c\/strong\u003e draws us into a narrow old street, where tall façades lean companionably towards one another and a small \u003cstrong\u003eneighbourhood greengrocer\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a welcome splash of everyday life. Two ladies tend their leafy wares while, further down the lane, a pool of soft light seems to promise another little corner waiting to be discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJorwitz had a fondness for the \u003cem\u003equieter faces\u003c\/em\u003e of Belgium, painting landscapes, flowers, still lifes and city scenes in a palette of \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, muted tones\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here, his loose and gently dreamlike brushwork gives the scene a beautiful sense of stillness. One can almost hear the low murmur of conversation and the rustle of paper bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something wonderfully\u003cstrong\u003e cinematic\u003c\/strong\u003e about the composition: deep shadows, softly glowing façades and a bright opening at the end of the street, as though Brussels has briefly opened a secret side door. It is a small glimpse of ordinary city life, \u003cem\u003emade quietly magical through paint.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned \u003cstrong\u003eF. Jorwitz\u003c\/strong\u003e, the painting is presented behind glass in its handsome mid-century frame, dating from around the 1950s or 1960s. A charming little window into old Brussels, full of atmosphere, gentle colour and the irresistible feeling that there may be something lovely just around the corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe painting itself is very well preserved, protected over the years by its original glass. The frame displays some age-related wear, nothing serious. There is a small chip to the top of the frame, see picture, but it is discreet and not visible once the piece is hung. Overall, the condition is good for its age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildschut Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47745259077932,"sku":"Paint-2797","price":680.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/7930\/4236\/files\/Wildschut-Antiques-Brussels-Street-Scene-DEF-2.jpg?v=1785580770","url":"https:\/\/wildschut-antiques.com\/products\/the-little-greengrocer-of-brussels-ferdinand-jorwitz","provider":"Wildschut Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}