Hippolyte Madelaine (1871-1966) - Vase de roses
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Hippolyte MADELAINE (1871-1966)
Rose Vase
Pastel on paper
Subject dimensions: 33 x 44 cm
Signed bottom left
Pastel in perfect condition.
Framing offered.
Dimensions with frame: 51 x 60 cm
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful and insured shipping.
Buy with complete confidence!
Iconic figure of the Rouen School, Hippolyte Madelaine holds a singular place in 20th-century Norman painting. A watercolorist of rare refinement, he captured with a unique sensitivity the atmosphere of Rouen’s old neighborhoods, the changing lights of the Seine, and the discreet charm of Burgundian cities. His work, precise and poetic, appeals with its keen eye for detail and the chromatic softness that marks the signature of great watercolorists.
A traveler at heart, Madelaine also ventured far beyond Norman borders. His stay in Argentina followed by his departure for Tahiti in 1936 mark a turning point in his creation: luxuriant vegetation, palm trees, flamboyants and cordyline invade his compositions, offering works of rare exotic intensity, vibrant with light and escape. These tropical scenes, bathed in a fascinating unreality, are today among the most sought-after pieces in his corpus.
Back in Rouen, he becomes watercolor professor at the Beaux-Arts and vice-president of the Society of Rouen Artists, confirming his central role in local artistic life. His views of Rouen, executed with assured mastery and timeless elegance, remain safe bets for collectors attached to Norman tradition.
To acquire a work by Hippolyte Madelaine is to choose finesse, light, and escape. It is to step into the universe of a complete artist, rooted in his Normandy yet open to the world, whose output remains highly appreciated today for its quality, its poetry, and its rarity on the market.
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Seller's Story
Specialist since 1989 painters of the Ecole Normande - School of Rouen, Art Seine, is an art gallery located in Le Havre where we present works of the 19th, Impressionist and Modern. We scrupulously check the origins of the works and we surround ourselves with all the precautions in use on the art market. We, we are the spokesperson of the seller as the buyer for transactions to be made in the best conditions. Any work sold is accompanied by an invoice and a certificate of authenticity engage our responsibility for a period of 30 years. In collaboration with specialized freight forwarders and carriers we can ensure shipment in France and around the world.
Translated by Google TranslateHippolyte MADELAINE (1871-1966)
Rose Vase
Pastel on paper
Subject dimensions: 33 x 44 cm
Signed bottom left
Pastel in perfect condition.
Framing offered.
Dimensions with frame: 51 x 60 cm
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful and insured shipping.
Buy with complete confidence!
Iconic figure of the Rouen School, Hippolyte Madelaine holds a singular place in 20th-century Norman painting. A watercolorist of rare refinement, he captured with a unique sensitivity the atmosphere of Rouen’s old neighborhoods, the changing lights of the Seine, and the discreet charm of Burgundian cities. His work, precise and poetic, appeals with its keen eye for detail and the chromatic softness that marks the signature of great watercolorists.
A traveler at heart, Madelaine also ventured far beyond Norman borders. His stay in Argentina followed by his departure for Tahiti in 1936 mark a turning point in his creation: luxuriant vegetation, palm trees, flamboyants and cordyline invade his compositions, offering works of rare exotic intensity, vibrant with light and escape. These tropical scenes, bathed in a fascinating unreality, are today among the most sought-after pieces in his corpus.
Back in Rouen, he becomes watercolor professor at the Beaux-Arts and vice-president of the Society of Rouen Artists, confirming his central role in local artistic life. His views of Rouen, executed with assured mastery and timeless elegance, remain safe bets for collectors attached to Norman tradition.
To acquire a work by Hippolyte Madelaine is to choose finesse, light, and escape. It is to step into the universe of a complete artist, rooted in his Normandy yet open to the world, whose output remains highly appreciated today for its quality, its poetry, and its rarity on the market.
Some images are AI-generated to show what the object may look like in context. Please refer to the original photos and the product description for exact details. #AIContextView
Seller's Story
Specialist since 1989 painters of the Ecole Normande - School of Rouen, Art Seine, is an art gallery located in Le Havre where we present works of the 19th, Impressionist and Modern. We scrupulously check the origins of the works and we surround ourselves with all the precautions in use on the art market. We, we are the spokesperson of the seller as the buyer for transactions to be made in the best conditions. Any work sold is accompanied by an invoice and a certificate of authenticity engage our responsibility for a period of 30 years. In collaboration with specialized freight forwarders and carriers we can ensure shipment in France and around the world.
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Artist
Hippolyte Madelaine (1871-1966)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Vase de roses
Technique
Pastel
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
51 cm
Width
60 cm
Style
Post-Impressionism
Period
1920-1930
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