Bruno Retaux (1947) - Orientaliste- Souk à Marrakech à proximité de la mosquée

Oil on Orientalist Panel - 'Souk in Marrakech' by B. Retaux
Charming oil on panel depicting a lively scene of a souk in Marrakech, signed by the artist B. Retaux.
Description of the work:
Market in Marrakech
Artist: B. Retaux (signature at the bottom right)
Technique: Oil on panel
Style: Orientalist
Animated view of a Moroccan souk with a colorful crowd wandering among the vibrant stalls. In the background, a mosque and its characteristic minaret can be seen, showcasing Marrakech's traditional architecture.

Artistic composition
Atmosphere: luminous and vibrant, capturing the typical lively buzz of Moroccan souks.
Color palette
Warm dominant colors: ochre, red, orange for architecture and awnings.
Touches of white and bright colors for traditional clothing (djellabas, caftans).
Bright blue sky creating a harmonious contrast
Technique:
Impressionist touches giving life and movement to the scene.
Typical lighting treatment of Orientalist painting.
Well-controlled perspective creating spatial depth.
Frame: mahogany-stained wooden frame, simple and elegant molding, in good condition.
Dimensions :
Quality frame in pitch pine: approximately 28 x 34 cm.
State:
Good overall condition. Well preserved artwork, with vivid and fresh colors.
Provenance
20th-century Orientalist painting, in the tradition of travelling painters attracted by the landscapes and scenes of life in the Maghreb.