French school (XX) - En forêt de Barbizon
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En forêt de Barbizon is an original pastel from France, dating from 1960–1970 and attributed to École française (XX), in a Neo-Impressionist style.
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A beautiful original pastel on paper depicting a forest path winding between the trees, in the lush, peaceful atmosphere of the Forest of Barbizon.
The work stands out for its remarkable chromatic richness and great freedom of execution. Luminous greens, deep blues, fiery reds, ochres, and touches of violet intertwine in a vibrant composition, where the light seems to filter through the foliage.
The path, which gradually disappears into the undergrowth, gives the composition a lovely sense of depth and invites the viewer to enter this bountiful natural setting. The slender trunks, rendered with long, energetic strokes, contrast with the colorful masses of foliage and the delicate shades of the ground.
With its expressive use of color and spontaneity of technique, this pastel reflects a Post-Impressionist sensibility, with a decidedly personal approach to landscape. The artist favors emotion, plays of light, and chromatic vibrations over a strictly realistic depiction of the forest.
Original work, signed lower right, presented under glass in an elegant black frame, accompanied by a wide, light-colored mat that particularly enhances the brilliance of the colors.
A luminous, expressive landscape, full of movement and poetry, sure to appeal to lovers of original pastels, forest landscapes, and colorist painting.
A beautiful original pastel on paper depicting a forest path winding between the trees, in the lush, peaceful atmosphere of the Forest of Barbizon.
The work stands out for its remarkable chromatic richness and great freedom of execution. Luminous greens, deep blues, fiery reds, ochres, and touches of violet intertwine in a vibrant composition, where the light seems to filter through the foliage.
The path, which gradually disappears into the undergrowth, gives the composition a lovely sense of depth and invites the viewer to enter this bountiful natural setting. The slender trunks, rendered with long, energetic strokes, contrast with the colorful masses of foliage and the delicate shades of the ground.
With its expressive use of color and spontaneity of technique, this pastel reflects a Post-Impressionist sensibility, with a decidedly personal approach to landscape. The artist favors emotion, plays of light, and chromatic vibrations over a strictly realistic depiction of the forest.
Original work, signed lower right, presented under glass in an elegant black frame, accompanied by a wide, light-colored mat that particularly enhances the brilliance of the colors.
A luminous, expressive landscape, full of movement and poetry, sure to appeal to lovers of original pastels, forest landscapes, and colorist painting.
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Edition
Original
Artist
French school (XX)
Title of artwork
En forêt de Barbizon
Technique
Pastel
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
32 cm
Width
42 cm
Depiction/theme
Famous landmarks
Style
Neo-Impressionism
Period
1960-1970
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