Jean Claude (XX) - NO RESERVE - Jardin sur la rivière

Pictura Auctions presents this magnificent work of art by Jean Claude, depicting a serene landscape where trees and water reflect each other in perfect harmony, creating a scene of deep calm and natural beauty. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it conveys.

Framed dimensions: 57x47x3 cm.
Framed dimensions: 50x40 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist on the lower right, Jean Claude.
The piece is in good condition.
The artwork is sold with a beautiful frame (included in the auction as a gift).

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

Important note: the included photographs are an integral part of the lot description.

The picture will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to ensure its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transportation itself.
The shipment will be sent via Correos, GLS, or NACEX with tracking. International shipping options are available.



This painting depicts a natural haven where water and vegetation blend in deep harmony, creating a scene of luminous and vibrant peace. At first glance, the intense greens that surround the landscape stand out, from the freshest and brightest tones to the darker, deeper hues that give volume and structure to the trees dominating the composition. The atmosphere seems bathed in a soft, almost morning light, caressing the canopies and revealing a chromatic richness full of nuances. The surrounding air conveys freshness, with the presence of willows, poplars, and shrubs creating a sanctuary of calm.
On the left side, the lushest vegetation takes on a special prominence. The branches spread in different directions, showing brushstrokes that give a sense of movement, as if a gentle breeze was stirring the leaves. The transitions between yellowish greens and denser greens create a visual balance full of life. The shadow cast by the trees darkens part of the ground near the water, allowing a natural contrast between light and shadow that contributes to the scene's depth and makes the illuminated tones stand out even more vividly.
Towards the center and the right, more stylized and luminous trees appear, whose foliage attracts the sunlight with a special vibrancy. One of them, in a nearly resplendent golden green, stands out in the composition and adds a point of visual energy. The mixture of heights and shapes in the vegetation creates a natural rhythm, like an orchestrated ensemble of elements that complement and balance each other. The softness of the contours and the delicacy in the use of color evoke a friendly, intimate, and serene atmosphere, inviting one to stop and contemplate the landscape calmly.
The lower half of the painting, dominated by water, acts as a mirror of everything happening on the riverbank. The reflections, vibrant and broken, reproduce the vegetation with a liquid beauty that oscillates between accuracy and abstraction. Green tones, intense blues, and dark brushstrokes combine to give depth to the water, which seems to move gently with waves that capture the sky's light. This dialogue between the real and the reflected creates a double reading of the landscape: one solid and one liquid, one visible and one mirrored, both equally rich and suggestive.
Overall, the painting conveys a deeply evocative view of a natural setting where light, water, and vegetation intertwine in perfect harmony. The rich colors, atmospheric serenity, and gentle overall tone invite one to immerse oneself in a moment of contemplative calm, as if the viewer were facing a hidden corner of nature where time stands still and absolute peace reigns.