Marcel Delmotte (1901–1984) – The Earthly Paradise, 1978

A magnificent and quintessential oil painting on masonite (hardboard) by the renowned Belgian surrealist and symbolist master, Marcel Delmotte (1901–1984). Titled "Le Paradis Terrestre" (The Earthly Paradise), this major composition is dated 1978 and beautifully showcases the artist’s signature dreamlike universe.

The artwork portrays classic, sculptural female nudes integrated into a mesmerizing, otherworldly landscape. Delmotte captures a sense of timeless allegory, combining sharp architectural geometries, rocky mineral formations, and deep, atmospheric tones of green, blue, and gold. His distinctive technical precision is evident throughout the composition, particularly in his mastery of fine execution and texture, reminiscent of Italian Renaissance ideals merged with 20th-century lyrical surrealism.


Condition & Signatures:

• Front: Fully signed and dated "M DELMOTTE 1978" in the lower right corner.
• Reverse: Hand-signed, titled, and localized by the artist: "MARCEL DELMOTTE / CHARLEROI / 1978".
• The artwork is preserved in excellent original condition, housed in its classic wooden frame.