Jean François (1906-1980) - Bénodet, l'embarcadère





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Description from the seller
Jean FRANCOIS (1906 - 1980)
Bénodet, the pier
Oil on panel
Painting dimensions: 19 x 24 cm
Artist's signature at the bottom right.
Provenance: private collection in Normandy.
Painting in very good condition.
Modern frame offered
Dimensions with frame: 24.5 x 29.5 cm
Original artwork delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful, and insured shipping.
Buy with confidence!
Jean François belongs to a generation of painters who have been able to capture the soul of French landscapes with rare sensitivity. Trained in attentive observation of nature, he develops a luminous, serene style of painting, where each scene seems suspended in a moment of absolute calm. His compositions, often built with great rigor, are charming for their balance and chromatic softness.
Whether it is light-filled landscapes, quiet riversides, or villages with timeless atmospheres, Jean François offers a peaceful vision of the world, imbued with harmony and simplicity. His work, now sought after for its authenticity and finesse, appeals to collectors sensitive to sincere, elegant paintings that are deeply rooted in the French figurative tradition.
To acquire a work by Jean François is to invite a fragment of this poetic France into your home, a France he has skillfully magnified with such delicacy.
Seller's Story
Jean FRANCOIS (1906 - 1980)
Bénodet, the pier
Oil on panel
Painting dimensions: 19 x 24 cm
Artist's signature at the bottom right.
Provenance: private collection in Normandy.
Painting in very good condition.
Modern frame offered
Dimensions with frame: 24.5 x 29.5 cm
Original artwork delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful, and insured shipping.
Buy with confidence!
Jean François belongs to a generation of painters who have been able to capture the soul of French landscapes with rare sensitivity. Trained in attentive observation of nature, he develops a luminous, serene style of painting, where each scene seems suspended in a moment of absolute calm. His compositions, often built with great rigor, are charming for their balance and chromatic softness.
Whether it is light-filled landscapes, quiet riversides, or villages with timeless atmospheres, Jean François offers a peaceful vision of the world, imbued with harmony and simplicity. His work, now sought after for its authenticity and finesse, appeals to collectors sensitive to sincere, elegant paintings that are deeply rooted in the French figurative tradition.
To acquire a work by Jean François is to invite a fragment of this poetic France into your home, a France he has skillfully magnified with such delicacy.
