Grande académie (119 X 88 cm) by victor alphonse Van Beylen, undated but signed and probably from the 1930s - 
 Full-length portrait which must have been produced in South Africa where he resided and exhibited for a long time - little has happened to him on his journey: born in 1897 in Antwerp in Belgium, he studied in the academies of Bruges and Antwerp, resided in London and in south africa - he excels especially in the portraits genre scenes and still life - 
 
 In this case for this canvas, I would say that he paints as he draws, the eye is fascinated, focused on the contrast between the velvety muscles of the model and the apparent casualness of it - the hairless background, the tones deaf and warm mates of sienna, ocher - a living aporia this canvas - 
 Côte Bénézit, last auction London 1989 - 
 
 Very good condition - Sold as is, see photos to view.