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Emile Claus Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Emile Claus our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Emile Claus · 1849 – 1924

Emile Claus: Sunset over Waterloo Bridge

View the most popular artwork of Emile Claus ranked #1: Sunset over Waterloo Bridge
1916

231 A breathtaking view of London's Waterloo Bridge at sunset, captured in a timeless painting. Experience the golden hour glow and the quiet beauty of this iconic scene – a perfect addition to any art collection. Waterloo Sunset Waterloo Sunset: A Compelling Meta Description

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 1 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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The receding bank, july by Emile Claus

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Admire "The Receding Bank July" by Emile Claus – a stunning oil painting reproduction of a serene farm scene. Hand-painted with meticulous detail, perfect for art lovers and collectors.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 2 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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A Corner of My Garden – catalogue record by Emile Claus

View the most popular artwork of Emile Claus ranked #3: A Corner of My Garden
1901

A Corner of My Garden by Emil Claus – This serene landscape painting captures the beauty of a Belgian garden with vibrant red flowers, lush greenery, and inviting benches. Explore Emile Claus’s masterful use of light and color in this evocative piece from 1901.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 3 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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The Old Gardener

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Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 4 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Picking blossoms – catalogue record by Emile Claus

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Explore Emile Claus (1849-1924), the Belgian Impressionist painter celebrated for his radiant landscapes and depictions of rural life along the Lys river, showcasing Luminism's ethereal glow.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 5 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Canal in Zeeland

View the most popular artwork of Emile Claus ranked #6: Canal in Zeeland
1896

Emile Claus's captivating depiction of Zeeland showcases a serene canal scene framed by a brick wall, vibrant foliage, and a charming bench—a testament to his masterful use of light and color.

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 6 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Portrait of the Artist Marie Moreels, Emile Claus

View the most popular artwork of Emile Claus ranked #7: Portrait of the Artist Marie Moreels
1880 · Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), Ghent · original 54.5 x 45.5cm
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 7 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Same size as the original$22146 × 55 cm Commission at original size

The asters by Emile Claus

View the most popular artwork of Emile Claus ranked #8: The asters
1906 · Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels · original 103.5 x 131.0cm
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 8 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Same size as the original$545131 × 104 cm Commission at original size

Emile Claus: Flax harvesting

View the most popular artwork of Emile Claus ranked #9: Flax harvesting
1904 · Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels · original 156.5 x 201.0cm
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 9 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Same size as the original$1062201 × 157 cm Commission at original size

Flaxweeding in Flanders by Emile Claus

View the most popular artwork of Emile Claus ranked #10: Flaxweeding in Flanders
1887 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp · original 129.0 x 198.7cm
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 10 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Same size as the original$1119199 × 129 cm Commission at original size

The river Lys at Astene – catalogue record

View the most popular artwork of Emile Claus ranked #11: The river Lys at Astene
1885 · Groeningemuseum, Brugge · original 73.5 x 115.0cm
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 11 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Same size as the original$396115 × 74 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of Jenny Montigny, Emile Claus

View the most popular artwork of Emile Claus ranked #12: Portrait of Jenny Montigny
1902 · Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels · original 106.5 x 89.0cm
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 12 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Same size as the original$42689 × 107 cm Commission at original size

Waterloo Bridge, sun and rain, 1916, Emile Claus

View the most popular artwork of Emile Claus ranked #13: Waterloo Bridge, sun and rain
1916 · Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels · original 102.0 x 127.0cm
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 13 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Same size as the original$527127 × 102 cm Commission at original size

The Gate – catalogue record by Emile Claus

View the most popular artwork of Emile Claus ranked #14: The Gate
1899

Oil painting "The Gate" by Emile Claus (1849-1924). A serene landscape painting from 1899, featuring a white house and wooden fences. Perfect for art lovers & collectors!

Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 14 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Tree in the sun – catalogue record

View the most popular artwork of Emile Claus ranked #15: Tree in the sun
1900 · Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), Ghent · original 184.5 x 151.8cm
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 15 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Emile Claus: Cows crossing the Lys River

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1899 · Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels · original 200.0 x 305.0cm
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 16 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Emile Claus: The Orchard in Spring

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1902 · Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, Lille
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 17 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Emile Claus: View of London: bank along the Thames

View the most popular artwork of Emile Claus ranked #18: View of London: bank along the Thames
1917 · Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels · original 77.0 x 64.0cm
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 18 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Ampelio, old fisherman of Bordighera, Emile Claus

View the most popular artwork of Emile Claus ranked #19: Ampelio, old fisherman of Bordighera
1898 · Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide · original 4.17 x 5.86cm
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 19 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Emile Claus, De markt voor de schouwburg in Antwerpen (1950)

View the most popular artwork of Emile Claus ranked #20: De markt voor de schouwburg in Antwerpen
1950 · Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, Antwerp · original 95.0 x 48.0cm
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 20 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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The Farm by Emile Claus, 1904

View the most popular artwork of Emile Claus ranked #21: The Farm
1904

Admire "The Farm" by Emil Claus (1849-1924), a captivating 1904 painting of a serene Belgian farmhouse scene with a grazing horse. Discover the beauty of rural life and the masterful light touch of this iconic Flemish artist.

Technique
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No. 21 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Blonde Girl – catalogue record by Emile Claus

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1895 · original 35.0 x 24.5cm
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 22 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Sunny Lane (1903)

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1903 · Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK), Ghent
Technique
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No. 23 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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Last Sunbeams on the Hoefje – catalogue record by Emile Claus

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Kunstmuseum Den Haag, The Hague · original 60.0 x 73.0cm
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No. 24 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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February Morning by Emile Claus

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1895 · Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin
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No. 25 of 49 artworks by Emile Claus
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The artist

Emile Claus

1849 – 1924

Portrait of Emile Claus
Quick facts
  • Works on APS49
  • Gift suitabilitywedding
  • Copyright statusPublic domain
  • Top-ranked workSunset over Waterloo Bridge
  • Art period19th Century
  • Emotional tonetranquil, calm
  • Creative periodsmature period
  • Typical colorsrosy brown
Biography

Emile Claus: The Painter of Light and the Lys

Born in Sint-Eloois-Vijve, a small village nestled along the banks of the River Lys in West Flanders, Belgium, on September 27th, 1849, Emile Claus’s life was inextricably linked to the landscape that would become the very essence of his art. The twelfth child in a large family—his father, Alexander, a grocer and publican, and his mother, Célestine Verbauwhede, a woman of Brabant skipper lineage—Claus’s early years were marked by a practical upbringing, far removed from the world of artistic pursuits. However, even as a young boy, he demonstrated an undeniable passion for drawing, spending Sundays embarking on a three-kilometer journey to Waregem to attend lessons at the local academy. This nascent talent, nurtured with dedication, ultimately led him to break free from his family’s expectations and pursue his artistic calling.

Initially discouraged by his father's reservations about a career in art, Claus found an unexpected champion in the renowned composer Peter Benoit, a neighbor and acquaintance of the family. Benoit, recognizing the young man’s potential, skillfully persuaded Alexander to allow Emile to study at the Antwerp Academy of Fine Arts. This pivotal decision marked the beginning of Claus’s formal artistic training, where he honed his skills under the tutelage of landscape painters Jacob Jacobs and Nicaise De Keyser. It was during this period that he began to develop a distinctive style—a luminous, impressionistic approach deeply rooted in the beauty of the Flemish countryside.

Early Influences and Artistic Evolution

Claus’s early works were characterized by a realistic depiction of rural life, mirroring the daily routines of the Flemish peasantry. However, his artistic trajectory took a dramatic turn following his exposure to the Impressionist movement in Paris. Inspired by the vibrant colors and fleeting effects of light championed by Claude Monet, Claus began to experiment with new techniques, gradually shifting away from strict realism towards a more subjective and atmospheric style. This transition was further solidified through his association with other prominent intellectuals and artists of the time, including sculptor Auguste Rodin, writer Émile Zola, and Belgian novelists Cyriel Buysse, Emile Verhaeren, Pol de Mont, and Maurice Maeterlinck.

The move to *Zonneschijn* (“Sunshine”), a charming cottage near Deinze in 1883, proved to be a crucial turning point. The tranquil setting, with its expansive views of the River Lys, provided Claus with an ideal environment for developing his signature style—luminism. Luminism, as it evolved under Claus’s influence, was characterized by an intense focus on capturing the ephemeral qualities of light and atmosphere, often employing broken brushstrokes and a vibrant palette to evoke a sense of warmth and radiance. This approach distinguished Belgian luminism from its French counterpart, emphasizing the unique beauty of the Flemish landscape.

The Luminist Style and Key Works

Claus’s artistic vision culminated in a series of iconic paintings that continue to captivate viewers today. *The Picnic* (1887), depicting a family enjoying a leisurely afternoon by the river, exemplifies his ability to capture both the idyllic beauty of the scene and the subtle nuances of light and color. Similarly, *The Beet Harvest* (1890) showcases his masterful use of broken brushstrokes and vibrant hues to convey the energy and drama of rural labor. His work *The Ice Birds* (1891), a poignant depiction of children playing on a frozen landscape, reveals a sensitivity to both the beauty and melancholy of winter.

Perhaps one of Claus’s most celebrated works is *Cows Crossing the Lys* (1899). Bathed in golden light and shimmering reflections, this painting embodies the essence of luminism—a celebration of the natural world rendered with exquisite detail and emotional depth. The painting's donation to the Museum of Deinze and the Lys Region, on the condition a museum would be built to house it, speaks volumes about its significance within the local community.

Legacy and Historical Significance

Emile Claus’s impact on Belgian art extends far beyond his individual achievements. He played a pivotal role in establishing luminism as a distinct artistic movement, fostering a vibrant community of artists who shared his passion for capturing the beauty of the Flemish landscape. His influence can be seen in the works of subsequent generations of Belgian painters, and his legacy continues to inspire artists today.

The First World War forced Claus into exile in London, where he continued to paint, producing a series of evocative studies of the River Thames under varying weather conditions. Returning to Astene after the war, he remained there until his death on June 14th, 1924, leaving behind a rich and enduring artistic legacy. Emile Claus’s paintings are not merely representations of landscapes; they are windows into a world of light, color, and emotion—a testament to the power of art to capture the beauty and essence of life.

Questions & Answers

Where are Emile Claus's artworks grouped by technique?

The All Medium page groups Emile Claus's artworks by technique.

How do I find works by Emile Claus on a specific theme?

The By Keywords page of Emile Claus groups the artist's artworks by their keywords.

In which historical period did Emile Claus work?

Emile Claus worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 9, 2026
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