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Leon JoubertUn Coin de Seine a Vetheuil (Le Matin)Circa 1905
Circa 1905
$15,500
£11,860.39
€13,574.34
CA$21,890.08
A$23,790.76
CHF 12,749.67
MX$288,862.11
NOK 160,064.42
SEK 148,435.43
DKK 101,383.60
About the Item
A stupendous quality academic - coming into Impressionism - landscape that is all about light and time of day. Joubert was part of a school of artists in France at the turn of the century who sought to capture the stunning effects of light in the lovely environs of the countryside. The artist lived between 1876 - 1920.
Oil on canvas
19 5/8 x 28 1/4 inches (sight)
Framed: 28 x 37 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches
Signed: L. Joubert lower right
Provenance
Maître Blâche, Versailles, February 22, 1987
Private collection, acquired from the above
Sotheby's Paris, July 2007
Abby M. Taylor Fine Art, Greenwich CT
Private collection, Greenwich CT.
Framed in a traditional style Louis frame with a soft patina that compliments the painting. A lovely quality frame.
Set along a serene bend of the Seine, this landscape reflects the naturalistic, plein-air tradition that shaped Léon Joubert’s work, echoing the tonal subtlety and compositional balance associated with late-Barbizon and post-academic French landscape painting. A sweeping tree dominates the right side of the canvas, its gold-flecked leaves rendered with measured, textural brushwork that suggests careful observation rather than impressionistic spontaneity. Across the river, soft, harmonious greens dissolve into a cluster of village rooftops and a church tower, their forms gently veiled by atmospheric distance.
The broad expanse of water in the foreground serves as a calm mirror, capturing the softened light and leafy reflections in muted, earthy tones. Rather than dramatizing the scene, Joubert emphasizes quiet light, stable composition, and a sense of rooted tranquility, celebrating the rural French landscape as a place of contemplation. The result is a painting that exudes stillness and pastoral harmony, embodying the restrained lyricism and refined naturalism characteristic of his oeuvre.
Léon Joubert was a French painter known for his tranquil landscapes, harbor scenes, and river views. Working in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Joubert drew inspiration from the natural beauty of provincial France, often depicting quiet towns and villages along the Seine and other waterways. His paintings reveal a refined sense of atmosphere and light, reflecting the influence of the Barbizon School and the plein-air tradition that flourished in France during his time.
Though details of his training and career remain scarce, Joubert’s works suggest a painter devoted to capturing the serene harmony of nature and daily life. His canvases are characterized by soft coloring, balanced composition, and a gentle lyricism that situates him within the lineage of French landscape painters bridging realism and impressionism. Joubert continued to paint until his death in 1920, leaving behind a body of work that quietly celebrates the enduring beauty of the French countryside.
- Creator:Leon Joubert (1860 - 1932, French)
- Creation Year:Circa 1905
- Dimensions:Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Depth: 2.7 in (6.86 cm)
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- Framing:Frame IncludedFraming Options Available
- Condition:Canvas is in fine condition and appropriate appearance for its age. No issues to note.
- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1413217168702
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