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About the Item
Title: French Village Gate Scene with Figures Mid Century Watercolour by Pierre Neveu
Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929)
Medium: Watercolour on card unframed
Size (H x W): 8.75 x 5.75 inches
Condition: Good overall. Vibrant colour and clear definition with slight surface wear consistent with age.
Provenance: From the artist’s studio sale in France; all works by this artist in our collection originate from the artist’s estate.
Description: A richly atmospheric mid-century French village scene by Pierre Neveu (French, b. 1929), depicting a quiet cobbled street leading toward a medieval gate tower. Neveu’s restrained use of line and luminous washes capture both the structure’s historical weight and the fleeting charm of daily life — two women pause in conversation at the edge of the sunlit street, their figures rendered with effortless brevity.
The ochre rooftops and brick detailing contrast beautifully against a vivid blue sky, while loose, fluid brushwork softens the architectural geometry. The play of light and shadow across the whitewashed street draws the viewer inward, conveying both stillness and warmth.
Neveu’s skill lies in distilling complex scenes into confident, economical strokes — a hallmark of his plein air modernist style. This piece exemplifies his talent for merging architectural form, atmosphere, and human presence in perfect balance.
An evocative work for collectors seeking European village studies with depth and character, and an exceptional example of Neveu’s refined sense of tone and composition.
- Creator:Pierre Neveu (1929)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509317177282
Pierre Neveu
Pierre Neveu was born in Paris. He was a professor of Drawing. Some of his exhibits include Invite d'honneur, Salon de Margency (1998); Nolan-Rankin Galleries Houston, Texas (1997); Kulturklub des Europäischen Patentamt Munich (1987); Beernau Foret-Noir (1985); and Marie de Tour-sur-Marne, Champagne (1983).
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