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French Oil on cardboard “View of the Villefranche coast”Rene Charles Edmond His
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About the Item
This Amazinf and beautiful work by René His transports you to the Villefranche coast, an idyllic corner of southern France, where nature is displayed in all its splendor. The painting presents an impressive panoramic view from a height, probably a sand cliff, which opens towards the vast immensity of the sea on the left, while on the right the beach extends towards a landscape of green and ochre-coloured undergrowth, where the transition between sand and vegetation reveals the stillness of a place far from human intervention.
The perspective is sublime: the cliff that dominates the scene in the foreground rises in the right corner, marking the lower level of the composition. From there, the gaze moves away gently, losing detail in the distance and giving way to a series of boats that are faintly drawn on the sea, while the horizon marks the subtle line between water and land. This encounter between both natural elements is treated with a delicacy that only a master like René His could achieve, revealing his special ability to capture the interaction 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, notable for a meticulous representation of nature, turns 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 coasts. The influence of Henri Biva, his teacher and mentor, is clearly seen in his treatment of light, an aspect that defines this painting and that earned him recognition both in France and the United Kingdom.
This work is a reflection of the serenity and depth of the work of René His, 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 prowess, but also a portal into a natural world where calm and beauty are found in every stroke.
Technical data
Support technique: Oil on cardboard
Title of the work: “View of the Villefranche coast”
Author: Rene Charles Edmond His
Signed in the lower right corner
Genre: Landscape
Year: 1903
Country of origin: France
Good condition according to its age and use
Overall dimensions: 92 x 68 x 4.5 cm.
Dimensions without frame: 73 x 55 cm.
- Dimensions:Height: 36.23 in (92 cm)Width: 26.78 in (68 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
- Style:Aesthetic Movement (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1903
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Valladolid, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2943342961852
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