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René Charles Edmond HisOil on cardboard Art Nouveau “View of the coast of Villefranche”, Rene Charles E1903
1903
$5,574.19
£4,189.53
€4,700
CA$7,723.12
A$8,394.72
CHF 4,493.83
MX$101,472.74
NOK 56,631.02
SEK 52,228.51
DKK 35,803.52
About the Item
Amazing and very captivating work by René His transports the viewer to the coast of Villefranche, an idyllic corner of southern France, where nature displays all its splendor. The painting presents a breathtaking panoramic view from a high vantage point, likely a sand cliff, opening onto the vast expanse of the sea to the left, while to the right, the beach stretches into a landscape of scrubland in shades of green and ochre. Here, the transition between sand and vegetation reveals the tranquility of a place untouched by human intervention.
The perspective is sublime: the cliff that dominates the foreground rises in the right corner, marking the lower boundary of the composition. From there, the eye gently recedes, losing detail in the distance and revealing a series of boats faintly silhouetted against the sea, while the horizon marks the subtle line between water and land. This encounter between these two natural elements is treated with a delicacy that only a master like René His could achieve, revealing his exceptional ability to capture the interplay of light on the surfaces of the water and the surrounding landscape.
The signature “René-His 1903” in the lower left corner attests to the authenticity of this piece, which, like many of his works, displays the technical perfection that characterizes the work of this French painter. His detailed style, distinguished by a meticulous representation of nature, transforms each element into a work of art in itself.
René His, born in 1877 in Colombes, is known for his dedication to accurately depicting natural landscapes, especially those related to water, such as rivers and coastlines. The influence of Henri Biva, his teacher and mentor, is clearly evident in his treatment of light, an aspect that defines this painting and earned him recognition in both France and the United Kingdom.
This work reflects the serenity and depth of René His's oeuvre, whose talent for observing nature and his mastery of technique have established him as one of the most outstanding landscape painters of his time. The painting is not only a testament to his artistic skill, but also a portal to a natural world where calm and beauty are found in every stroke.
Technical Data
Medium: Oil on cardboard
Title: “View of the Villefranche Coast”
Artist: René Charles Edmond His
Signed in the lower right corner
Genre: Landscape
Year: 1903
Country of Origin: France
Good condition considering its age and use
Overall dimensions: 92 x 68 x 4.5 cm
Dimensions without frame: 73 x 55 cm
- Creator:René Charles Edmond His (1877 - 1960, French)
- Creation Year:1903
- Dimensions:Height: 36.23 in (92 cm)Width: 26.78 in (68 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
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- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Valladolid, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2885217207982
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