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Pierre NeveuMediterranean Archway Alley Sunlit Stone Buildings Watercolor
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About the Item
Title: Mediterranean Archway Alley Sunlit Stone Buildings Watercolor
Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929)
Medium: Watercolour on artists paper, unframed
Size (H x W): 8.5 x 6.25 inches
Condition: Good overall, with light handling marks and minor natural toning 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: This atmospheric watercolor by Pierre Neveu captures a sunlit Mediterranean alleyway framed by warm stone buildings, a rustic archway, and softly glowing roof tiles. Neveu’s sensitivity to southern European architecture—its warm textures, intimate passages, and interplay of shade and light—comes through beautifully in this piece. Using rich ochres, siennas, and deep violet shadows, he evokes the charm of a historic village street, likely inspired by Provence or rural Italy, where narrow walkways open into pockets of radiant sunshine.
At the centre of the composition, an arched stone passage leads the viewer deeper into the scene. The warm golden tones of the arch contrast with the cool purples and blues of the shaded foreground, creating a dynamic balance that heightens the sense of depth. A hanging lantern and a lush climbing plant add detail without overwhelming the composition, maintaining Neveu’s characteristic blend of architectural structure and painterly spontaneity.
The artist’s training in architectural draftsmanship is evident in the solid geometry of the buildings, yet his handling of watercolor remains fluid and expressive. Soft transitions of colour capture shifting Mediterranean light, while confident linework suggests window frames, rooflines, and the carved texture of weathered stone.
This piece will appeal to collectors of European street scenes, Mediterranean architectural studies, and expressive watercolour works. Unframed and ideal for bespoke presentation, it embodies the warmth, intimacy, and quiet beauty of Neveu’s travel-inspired compositions.
- Creator:Pierre Neveu (1929)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509317257052
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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