Yves Le Guellec (1952) - Histoire
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Histoire is a 2001 oil on canvas by Yves Le Guellec from France, measuring 100 × 82 cm, an original edition framed and signed, depicting a historical scene in lyrical expressionism, and in excellent condition.
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YVES LE GUELLEC (BORN 1952) – "HISTORY" (2001)
Oil on monumental canvas (100 x 82 cm) – A Masterpiece of Lyric Expressionism
AN IMMERSION INTO THE MEMORY OF THE WORLD
Created in 2001, this work titled "History" is a hinge piece in Yves Le Guellec's career. A true pictorial palimpsest, it does not merely represent: it brings from the depths of the canvas the reminiscences of our collective past to the surface. Through a powerful expressionist style, the artist explores the tension between the fading of time and the permanence of myths.
A HEROIC AND POETIC ICONOGRAPHY
The spectator is immediately swept up by a whirling mass of matter where strong symbolic figures intertwine:
The Quadriga of Victory: In the upper part, the impetus of an antique chariot seems to cleave space, recalling the pediments of great monuments and the inexorable march of time.
The Baroque Putti: In the foreground, cherubs bring a lyrical gentleness and a spiritual dimension, contrasting with the power of the central monument.
The Phantom Architecture: Structures evoking triumphal arches can be discerned beneath layers of paint, creating a spatial depth almost architectural.
TECHNICAL DATA AND CONDITION
Artist: Yves LE GUELLEC.
Title: History (titled and dated 2001 on the back of the canvas).
Technique: Oil on canvas with a complex work of textures and glazes.
Dimensions: 100 cm x 82 cm (Museum format).
Signature: Signed at the bottom right; counter-signed, titled and dated on the back.
Condition: excellent. The work has preserved all the vivacity of its pigments and the tension of its original canvas.
WHY THIS WORK IS A MAJOR INVESTMENT?
The Power of the Material: Le Guellec works oil as a living matter. The layering creates reliefs and plays of light that evolve according to the room's lighting.
The Theme of History: Unlike his purely abstract works, this thematic cycle on historical memory is the most sought after by collectors and international galleries.
Balance of Colors: A sophisticated harmony of ochre tones, earths and bluish grays, enhanced by flashes of white light that structure the composition.
Prestige Dimensions: With a height of 100 cm, this canvas asserts itself as the centerpiece of a living room, a management office, or a private gallery.
Yves Le Guellec Contemporary Painting Oil on Canvas Monumental Lyric Expressionism French Artist Mythology Quadriga Antique Modern Art Collection 21st Century Painter Investment Art Large Format
YVES LE GUELLEC (BORN 1952) – "HISTORY" (2001)
Oil on monumental canvas (100 x 82 cm) – A Masterpiece of Lyric Expressionism
AN IMMERSION INTO THE MEMORY OF THE WORLD
Created in 2001, this work titled "History" is a hinge piece in Yves Le Guellec's career. A true pictorial palimpsest, it does not merely represent: it brings from the depths of the canvas the reminiscences of our collective past to the surface. Through a powerful expressionist style, the artist explores the tension between the fading of time and the permanence of myths.
A HEROIC AND POETIC ICONOGRAPHY
The spectator is immediately swept up by a whirling mass of matter where strong symbolic figures intertwine:
The Quadriga of Victory: In the upper part, the impetus of an antique chariot seems to cleave space, recalling the pediments of great monuments and the inexorable march of time.
The Baroque Putti: In the foreground, cherubs bring a lyrical gentleness and a spiritual dimension, contrasting with the power of the central monument.
The Phantom Architecture: Structures evoking triumphal arches can be discerned beneath layers of paint, creating a spatial depth almost architectural.
TECHNICAL DATA AND CONDITION
Artist: Yves LE GUELLEC.
Title: History (titled and dated 2001 on the back of the canvas).
Technique: Oil on canvas with a complex work of textures and glazes.
Dimensions: 100 cm x 82 cm (Museum format).
Signature: Signed at the bottom right; counter-signed, titled and dated on the back.
Condition: excellent. The work has preserved all the vivacity of its pigments and the tension of its original canvas.
WHY THIS WORK IS A MAJOR INVESTMENT?
The Power of the Material: Le Guellec works oil as a living matter. The layering creates reliefs and plays of light that evolve according to the room's lighting.
The Theme of History: Unlike his purely abstract works, this thematic cycle on historical memory is the most sought after by collectors and international galleries.
Balance of Colors: A sophisticated harmony of ochre tones, earths and bluish grays, enhanced by flashes of white light that structure the composition.
Prestige Dimensions: With a height of 100 cm, this canvas asserts itself as the centerpiece of a living room, a management office, or a private gallery.
Yves Le Guellec Contemporary Painting Oil on Canvas Monumental Lyric Expressionism French Artist Mythology Quadriga Antique Modern Art Collection 21st Century Painter Investment Art Large Format
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Artist
Yves Le Guellec (1952)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Histoire
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
2001
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
100 cm
Width
82 cm
Depiction/theme
Historical scene
Style
Expressionism
Period
2000-2010
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