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French School Masters
French school Vibrant Venise scene Signed

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About the Item

➡️Vivid Landscape⬅️ ➡️Impressionist Landscape⬅️ ⏩It is signed C Thiers.⏪ Possibly Charles Louis Thiers brother of Adolphe Thiers, was one of the most important political figures of 19th-century France, a historian, journalist, statesman, and the first President of the French Third Republic. ⭐Medium:⭐ Oil on canvas ⭐Technique: ⭐Impasto painting with expressive brushwork. ⭐Size:⭐30x40cm / 11.8x 15.7inch with frame: 44.5x54.5cm / 17.5x21.5 inch ⭐Date:⭐ ⭐Condition : ⭐ Vivid color. Good condition ( very) small cracks, high texture, super beautiful frame Ready to hang. ⭐Provenance:⭐ Private collection - France. ⭐Shipping:⭐ from France is fast 4-6 days with Fedex / DHL 🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢 This painting presents a charming, sunlit urban canal scene, likely inspired by Venetian architecture. It blends figurative clarity with impressionistic spontaneity, creating an atmosphere that feels both lively and nostalgic. The artist captures the interplay between human activity, architectural forms, and the shimmering waterway with a distinct sensitivity to color and light. The composition is structured around a diagonal canal that cuts softly across the lower left quadrant, drawing the eye from the foreground rowboat toward the cluster of pastel-colored buildings. This gentle diagonal movement establishes a sense of depth and natural flow, mirroring the slow progression of water. On the right side, a wide wall rendered in pale beige and lightly textured brushwork creates a strong vertical anchor that frames the scene while pushing the viewer’s gaze toward the active center. This contrast between the quiet, flat wall and the vibrant canal underscores the painting's dynamic tension between stillness and activity. The architectural elements are particularly expressive. The buildings are painted in soft whites, warm creams, and muted greens, with touches of pink and terracotta on the rooftops. Their edges are slightly softened, suggesting weathered façades touched by humidity and time. The subtle drips and stains especially on the greenish walls suggest age, moisture, and the passage of countless seasons. The artist prioritizes the overall harmony of tones over sharp details, allowing the structures to breathe within the luminous atmosphere. Color is a central force in the painting. The water is a kaleidoscope of reflected hues: deep greens, warm reds, golden browns, and patches of blue. These reflections echo the buildings above while adding depth and sensuality to the scene. The brushstrokes in the water are fluid, loose, and directional, creating movement even in the absence of waves. The small boat in the foreground, dark and grounded, provides contrast and acts as an anchoring form amid the lively play of color. The sky, a pale and serene blue, occupies a generous upper portion of the composition. Its smooth texture contrasts with the layered complexity of the canal and buildings. This calmer area provides visual rest and enhances the sense of openness in the background. It subtly suggests early morning or late afternoon light soft, indirect, and lightly hazy. Human presence animates the scene. The group walking along the canal path, dressed in simplified dark and bright tones, is rendered with minimal detail but strong gestural clarity. Their interaction—perhaps a parent with children—introduces narrative warmth. The figures walking ahead on the path reinforce depth, leading the viewer further into the sunlit distance. Despite their small scale, these figures imbue the painting with everyday life and emotional resonance. The frame ornate, golden, and richly textured deepens the sense of classicism. Its baroque-inspired motifs complement the warm colors of the architecture and enhance the feeling of historical charm. In essence, this painting is a celebration of color, light, and the poetry of daily urban life. It blends impressionistic fluidity with gentle structural clarity, inviting the viewer to wander slowly through its sun-drenched streets and reflective waters.
  • Creator:
    French School Masters (French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Zofingen, CH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C Thiers1stDibs: LU2203217297032

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