A Life Between Trade and Canvas Oscar Cornu lived a life defined by the salt air and the steady rhythm of the Belgian coast. Born in Ostend, he was the son of Charles-Louis Cornu and Josèphe-Marie Martein. While many remember him for his brushwork, his daily reality was often tied to the commerce of the streets. He operated a small shop called Au Moulin on Kapellestraat, dealing in mercery goods. A small windmill hung as a sign above h…