Roger-Lucien Candes (1907-1972) - Village français dominé par une église et des fortifications ( Angles-sur-l'Anglin?)

Roger-Lucien CANDES (1907-1972) – Fortified village and its church – Oil signed – 61 × 46 cm

Beautiful painting by the French painter Roger-Lucien CANDES (1907-1972), depicting an ancient village dominated by imposing fortified architecture.

The composition reveals a group of houses with rosy roofs, gathered around a church with a slender tower. In the background, the remains of ramparts and several old buildings rise on a rocky promontory, giving the scene a historical and monumental character.

In the foreground, an orchard and trees with branches still bare open the perspective to the village, in a peaceful atmosphere evoking the early spring.

The artist favors a harmonious palette of ochres, muted greens, pinks and bluish grays. His free and expressive brushwork, coupled with a balanced construction of volumes, gives this work a beautiful depth and a particular sensitivity.

This painting bears witness to Roger-Lucien Candes’ interest in landscapes and villages of character, in a figurative approach marked by a search for light and atmosphere.

The work is signed “Candes” at the lower right.
Artist: Roger-Lucien CANDES (1907-1972)
Descriptive title: Fortified village and its church
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 61 × 46 cm (12P format), unframed

Signature: Lower right
Era: 20th century

Framing: Presented in an ornate frame with silvery and golden tones, offered without insurance

Condition: Overall good appearance. Possible signs of wear on the frame. Refer to photographs to assess the conservation state.

A characterful work, particularly appealing to lovers of French figurative painting, regional landscapes, and ancient architecture.

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