Geneviève Gallibert (1888–1978) - Paysage Guinguette "Au Canon de la Marne" Chelles (Vendu sans prix de réserve)

We present to you a beautiful and interesting watercolor on paper depicting the Guinguette "Au canon de la Marne" in a park in Chelles by Geneviève Gallibert (1888–1978).

This scene shows a small street lively with a shaded promenade, and a guinguette with signs "Au canon de la Marne" and "Maison Masson" visible on the buildings. A handwritten dedication "À Jean Coutoux, amicalement" as well as the signature "G. Gallibert" appear in the bottom right. The work is presented without a frame.

Title: "Au canon de la Marne"

Technique: Watercolor on paper

Artist: Geneviève Gallibert (1888–1978)

Overall size: 37.5 × 51 cm

Condition: Good condition with small signs of wear

Geneviève Gallibert (1888–1978) was a French painter, engraver, illustrator and watercolorist born in Paris. A student of the famous Raoul Dufy, she developed a dynamic graphic style, characterized by fluid lines and the use of Chinese ink. Married to Louis Hirschauer, one of the pioneers of French aviation, she became familiar with the aeronautical milieu very early. This major influence led her to launch the series of the "Landscapes seen from an airplane", capturing verticality and the horizon from the sky. In recognition of her aerial work, she was officially named Painter of the Air in 1935. She also made a name for herself with urban scenes and seascapes, notably through her views of Provence and the French Riviera, painting Nice or Cannes. Her travels took her as far as Morocco, where she captured the light of Marrakech. Today, her artistic heritage is preserved in prestigious international institutions, such as the Centre Pompidou in Paris or the Courtauld Gallery in London.