Les nymphéas
Oil on canvas, signed lower right
70.5 x 75.5 cm - 27 3/4 x 29 3/4 in.
Un certificat de Cyril Klein-Montézin, en date de juin 2020, sera remis à l'acquéreur.
PROVENANCE
Atelier de l'artiste, offert par l'artisteCollection privée, Neuilly-sur-SeinePuis par descendance au propriétaire actuel
In the painting we present here, the influence of the Impressionists in undeniable: in the treatment of the reflections of light as well as the vegetation in the water. It revisits, inspires and feeds off the work of its predecessors. Although he is following their lineage, he does not seek to copy them, he seeks to sublimate this light that is so dear to them. It is a magnificent tribute to Claude Monet, the founding father of the Impressionist movement.
Cheerfulness reigns everywhere in his works, summer shines. In his landscapes, spring bursts into luminous touches. He himself says that «The landscape artist's motifs are certainly not under the eye but in the heart of the artist». Here, delicate water lilies are painted undulating and gliding on a pond. The colors seem to vibrate on the canvas. The light shines on the surface of the water and caresses the stems of the plants. Louis Vauxcelles complimented the artist during his exhibition in 1938 at the Galerie Durand-Ruel in Paris «Every touch, every vibration has the weight of a truth».
PIERRE-EUGÈNE MONTÉZIN
Pierre-Eugène Montezin was born in Paris in 1874 and died in 1946 in Moêlan-sur-Mer, at the age of 72. Coming from a wealthy family, he completed an apprenticeship in a house of decoration where he was destined for mural decoration. Very early on, he developed a passion for fishing and hunting. He develops a pronounced taste for outdoor life: observing landscapes, the smells of the countryside and country walks. This great nature lover enjoys working as often as possible outside of the workshops, in direct contact with hi
We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience, perform site traffic analysis, and deliver content and advertisements most relevant to your interests.
Cookie management:
By allowing these cookies, you agree to the deposit, reading and use of tracking technologies necessary for their proper functioning. Read more about our privacy policy.