GUSTAVE LOISEAU (1865-1935) THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE... Lot 14

GUSTAVE LOISEAU (1865-1935) THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE OF TRIEL, 1917 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left Oil on canvas; signed and dated lower left 60,5 X 81,5 CM - 23 7/8 X 32 1/8 IN. - - The work will be included in the catalog raisonné of Gustave Loiseau's work currently being prepared by Mr. Didier Imbert. - - PROVENANCE Sale, Tajan, Paris, June 12, 2003, lot 17 Private collection, France - - The suspension bridge of Triel illustrates Gustave Loiseau's fascination for the Seine and its tributaries. In this work, Gustave Loiseau offers us a striking view of the famous Triel Bridge, which spans the Lot River in the Lot-et-Garonne department. The bridge is depicted in all its splendor, with its cables stretched over the water and its massive pillars rising proudly on either side of the bank. Loiseau has skillfully captured the changing light reflecting off the river water and the metal surfaces of the bridge, creating a vibrant yet serene atmosphere. The green, blue and gray tones that dominate the canvas are particularly successful, evoking the subtle nuances of the sky and water. The work also demonstrates Loiseau's instinctive and inventive use of Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist techniques: while the sky features blended brushstrokes reminiscent of artists such as Claude Monet, the river articulates a technique inspired by the pure color theories of pointillism. This painting demonstrates Gustave Loiseau's talent for depicting the landscapes of France with a keen sense of observation and an elegant color palette. With its subtle brilliance, The Suspension Bridge at Triel is a testament to Loiseau's colorful lyricism and his sensitivity to a subject he continued to explore throughout his career. - - The suspension bridge at Triel illustrates Gustave Loiseau's fascination with the Seine and its tributaries. In this work, Gustave Loiseau offers us a striking view of the famous bridge of Triel, which spans the Lot, river of the department Lot-et-Garonne. The bridge is shown in all its glory, with its cables stretched over the water and its massive pillars rising proudly on either side of the shore. Loiseau has skilfully captured the changing light reflected on the water and the metal surfaces of the bridge, creating a vibrant yet serene atmosphere. Dominating the canvas, the tones of green, blue and gray are masterly executed, evoking the subtle nuances of the sky and water. The work also demonstrates Loiseau's instinctive and inventive use of impressionist and neo-impressionist techniques. While the sky features blended strokes reminiscent of artists such as Claude Monet, the river is embodied by a technique inspired by the pure color theories of pointillism. This painting epitomizes Gustave Loiseau's talent for depicting the landscapes of France with a keen sense of observation and an elegant color palette. With its subtle brilliance, Le pont suspendu de Triel is a testament to Loiseau's colorful lyricism and sensitivity to a topic that he has continued to explore throughout his career.