5. 5W EMILE CLAUS (1849-1924) The reaper at rest signed 'Emile Claus' (lower right); signed with the artist's initials, inscribed and dated September J.E. E.C.' (on reverse) oil on canvas Painted in September 1905 91 x 118 cm. The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Piet Boyens. Provenance Private collection, Belgium. Private collection, Belgium (by descent). Exhibition Deinze, Mudel, Emile Claus. Prince du luminisme, 27 September 2024 - 26 January 2025, no. 68, (illustrated p. 98).