99. 99W Jean Léon Henri Gouweloos (Brussels 1865-1943) Portrait of a young girl signed and dated 'Jean Gouweloos/1910' (lower left) oil on canvas signed and dated 'Jean Gouweloos/1910' (lower left) oil on canvas 151.7 x 71.8cm (59 3/4 x 28 1/4in). Provenance The artist's estate, then by descent through the family to the present owner Private collection, Belgium Born in Brussels in 1865, Gouweloos studied at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in his native city, where he trained under prominent academic painters. He became known for his portraits, genre scenes, and interiors, combining precise draftsmanship with a delicate and luminous palette. His work often reflects a sensitivity to character and atmosphere, balancing academic rigor with subtle psychological insight.