A framed oil on panel female portrait by the Belgian artist Marcel Pire (1913 – 1981).

Biography: Pire Marcel was born on July 5, 1913, in Schaerbeek, Brussels. He embarked on a lifelong artistic odyssey that would take him from the vibrant streets of Belgium to the exotic landscapes of Africa, leaving behind a legacy of diverse and captivating works. The son of Ernest Ferdinand Pire, Pire Marcel inherited not only a name but also a passion for the arts. Under the guidance of masters Delville and Bastien at the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, he honed his skills, earning recognition and prizes for his exceptional talent in painting.  Pire’s canvas was a tapestry of genres, showcasing his versatility as an artist. While he painted captivating still lifes that breathed life into inanimate objects, his artistic repertoire extended to landscapes, flowers, African scenes, nudes, and portraits. Throughout his career, he exhibited his works, gaining recognition at esteemed venues such as the Salon des Artistes Indépendant de Paris, Moulu in Brussels, and the Mont des Arts Gallery in Brussels. Pire also painted portraits that captured the essence of notable figures of his time such as  Princess Clementine, daughter of King Leopold II.