Yvon Tardy (1928-2010) - Quatuor à cordes
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Yvon Tardy, Quatuor à cordes, oil on canvas, France, dating to the 1980s, 46 × 33 cm.
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Yvon Tardy (1928-2010) – String Quartet
Beautiful oil on canvas depicting a string quartet performing a chamber music piece. The figures, deliberately streamlined and without anatomical details, are highlighted by a harmonious palette of grays, blues, and violets, punctuated by bright touches that give rhythm and depth to the composition.
The painting perfectly illustrates the universe of Yvon Tardy, a French artist whose favorite themes were the landscapes of Drôme, musical scenes, and moments of conviviality. His instantly recognizable style favors emotion, light, and a synthetic pictorial writing where the silhouettes become almost timeless.
About the artist:
Yvon Tardy (1928-2010) is a French painter. After starting with landscapes, notably the emblematic sites of Drôme, he developed a very personal universe devoted to musicians, to concert scenes, to travel, and to the happy moments of everyday life. His work has been the subject of several retrospective exhibitions, where his work was praised for its sensitivity and humanity.
Specifications:
Artist: Yvon Tardy (1928-2010)
Title: String Quartet
Technique: oil on canvas
Signature: signed at the bottom right
Dimensions on the sight: 46 × 33 cm
Period: late 20th century
Condition: good overall conservation. Some light signs of use compatible with age.
Sold frameless.
Careful shipping and tracking.
Yvon Tardy (1928-2010) – String Quartet
Beautiful oil on canvas depicting a string quartet performing a chamber music piece. The figures, deliberately streamlined and without anatomical details, are highlighted by a harmonious palette of grays, blues, and violets, punctuated by bright touches that give rhythm and depth to the composition.
The painting perfectly illustrates the universe of Yvon Tardy, a French artist whose favorite themes were the landscapes of Drôme, musical scenes, and moments of conviviality. His instantly recognizable style favors emotion, light, and a synthetic pictorial writing where the silhouettes become almost timeless.
About the artist:
Yvon Tardy (1928-2010) is a French painter. After starting with landscapes, notably the emblematic sites of Drôme, he developed a very personal universe devoted to musicians, to concert scenes, to travel, and to the happy moments of everyday life. His work has been the subject of several retrospective exhibitions, where his work was praised for its sensitivity and humanity.
Specifications:
Artist: Yvon Tardy (1928-2010)
Title: String Quartet
Technique: oil on canvas
Signature: signed at the bottom right
Dimensions on the sight: 46 × 33 cm
Period: late 20th century
Condition: good overall conservation. Some light signs of use compatible with age.
Sold frameless.
Careful shipping and tracking.
Details
Artist
Yvon Tardy (1928-2010)
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Quatuor à cordes
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
33 cm
Width
46 cm
Style
Contemporary
Period
1980-1990
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