Meisje leest een krant bij een boom c. 1940 - 1950

"Meisje leest een krant bij een boom" is a gouache painting by Eddy de Smet. Created sometime between 1940 and 1950, this piece depicts a young girl, dressed in a blue dress and a red and white headscarf, reading a newspaper under a tree. The image showcases a vibrant color palette with blue, white, red, and green dominating the scene. The painting is likely a study or a preliminary sketch for a larger work. The artist's signature, "Eddy de Smet," is visible on the right side of the paper along with some notes, giving viewers a glimpse into the creative process of the artist.