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 – Signed oil – 61 × 46 cm

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

The composition unveils a cluster of reddish-roofed houses gathered around a church with a slender spire. In the background, remnants of ramparts and several ancient buildings rise on a rocky promontory, giving the scene a historical and monumental character.

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

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

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

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

Signature: Bottom right
Era: 20th century

Framing: Presented in a moulded frame in silvered and gold tones, offered with no insurance

Condition: Generally good overall appearance. Some signs of use possible on the frame. Refer to photographs to assess the condition.

A characterful work, particularly interesting for lovers of French figurative painting, regional landscapes, and old architecture.

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