Georges Le Meilleur (1861-1945 ) - Aigue-Blanche, Savoie
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Aigue-Blanche, Savoie, oil painting on wood panel by Georges Le Meilleur (1861-1945), dating to 1900-1910, Impressionism, France, original edition, framed with dimensions 69 x 79 cm (frame) and 50 x 61 cm (image).
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Georges LE MEILLEUR (1861-1945)
Aigue-Blanche, Savoie
Oil on wooden panel
Painting dimensions: 50 x 61 cm
Provenance:
- Family of the artist
- Galerie Tuffier, Les Andelys, France
Painting in perfect condition
Frame included, it cannot be covered by insurance during transport.
Dimensions with the frame: 69 x 79 cm
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful, and insured shipping.
Buy with complete confidence!
Born in Rouen in 1861, from a family of textile industrialists, he breaks with the family tradition and settles in Paris at a very young age where he begins working in the circle of Puvis de Chavannes and Raphaël Collin.
He enrolled at the Beaux-Arts at 21, in Cormon’s studio. His own studio was first located in Paris, on Rue du Val-de-Grâce, then Rue Cardinet and, in 1908, Boulevard Gouvion-Saint-Cyr.
His first engraving is a dry point from 1882.
He travels through southern France, Brittany, and Venice, but the bulk of his inspiration lies in the landscapes of Île-de-France and Normandy.
He became acquainted with Louis Barthou who became one of his collectors. Thus, during the period 1914 to 1918, Georges Le Meilleur became the “painter to the armies.”
In 1937, he received the Grand Prize for original black-and-white engraving from the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts of Paris with “La Poulinière.”
Between the wars, he retired to Amfreville-la-Mivoie, where he finished his life, always marveling at the light and the trees of the banks of the Seine.
Works by Georges Le Meilleur are notably represented at the Bibliothèque Nationale d’Art et d’Archéologie, the British Museum, the New York Municipal Library, the Louvre Chalcography, the Museums of Rouen, Vincennes, and Pittsburgh.
In 1971, the Rouen Museum paid him homage on the occasion of its salon.
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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 TranslateGeorges LE MEILLEUR (1861-1945)
Aigue-Blanche, Savoie
Oil on wooden panel
Painting dimensions: 50 x 61 cm
Provenance:
- Family of the artist
- Galerie Tuffier, Les Andelys, France
Painting in perfect condition
Frame included, it cannot be covered by insurance during transport.
Dimensions with the frame: 69 x 79 cm
Original work delivered with invoice and certificate of authenticity.
Fast, careful, and insured shipping.
Buy with complete confidence!
Born in Rouen in 1861, from a family of textile industrialists, he breaks with the family tradition and settles in Paris at a very young age where he begins working in the circle of Puvis de Chavannes and Raphaël Collin.
He enrolled at the Beaux-Arts at 21, in Cormon’s studio. His own studio was first located in Paris, on Rue du Val-de-Grâce, then Rue Cardinet and, in 1908, Boulevard Gouvion-Saint-Cyr.
His first engraving is a dry point from 1882.
He travels through southern France, Brittany, and Venice, but the bulk of his inspiration lies in the landscapes of Île-de-France and Normandy.
He became acquainted with Louis Barthou who became one of his collectors. Thus, during the period 1914 to 1918, Georges Le Meilleur became the “painter to the armies.”
In 1937, he received the Grand Prize for original black-and-white engraving from the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts of Paris with “La Poulinière.”
Between the wars, he retired to Amfreville-la-Mivoie, where he finished his life, always marveling at the light and the trees of the banks of the Seine.
Works by Georges Le Meilleur are notably represented at the Bibliothèque Nationale d’Art et d’Archéologie, the British Museum, the New York Municipal Library, the Louvre Chalcography, the Museums of Rouen, Vincennes, and Pittsburgh.
In 1971, the Rouen Museum paid him homage on the occasion of its salon.
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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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Edition
Original
Artist
Georges Le Meilleur (1861-1945 )
Title of artwork
Aigue-Blanche, Savoie
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
69 cm
Width
79 cm
Style
Impressionism
Period
1900-1910
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