Evert-Jan Ligtelijn - Beautiful Mediterranean View through Flowery Arch – Pé Lucia

Title : Mediterranean view with sea of pink flowers and coastline
Artist : Pé Lucia (Pseudonym of Evert Jan Ligtelijn)
Technique : Oil on canvas
Signature : Clearly hand-signed with Pé Lucia in the lower right corner
Period : Mid-20th century (approx. 1940s–1960s)
Included : Authentic, wide white and silver quality wooden frame

?️ About the artwork
This atmospheric oil painting depicts a sun-drenched, Southern European coastal landscape viewed through a characteristic stone archway. The archway is overgrown with a lush, vibrant sea of pink flowers (bougainvillea). In the background, a calm, reflective water surface is visible, featuring Mediterranean trees (cypress/pine) and an elegant figure walking along the water's edge. The canvas excels in the impasto brushstrokes and the warm, atmospheric lighting that are so characteristic of this painter's work.

? About the artist
Evert Jan Ligtelijn (Amsterdam, 1893 – Laren, 1975) was an adventurous and prolific Dutch painter. He traveled extensively, including to Central and South America and the countries around the Mediterranean. Specifically for his sun-drenched Mediterranean scenes, Italian village views, and Spanish harbors, he used the well-known and sought-after pseudonym Pé Lucia . His high-quality Impressionist style is highly appreciated by a wide audience of collectors.

? Special origin
On the back of the stretcher frame is the original, historic paper label of the then renowned Art Dealer, Mirror Factory & Framer JD Niemann , located at Gedempte Oude Gracht 85 in Haarlem. Based on the design and the old 5-digit telephone number (12113), it can be traced that the work was professionally handled/sold here in the mid-20th century, which beautifully underscores the historical authenticity of this canvas.