Pierre Bach (1906-1971)- French School Mid 20th Century Oil Collines Vallonnées

Description

A wonderful mid-century oil by French painter Pierre Bach (1906-1971). The scene depicts a serene pastoral landscape with gentle rolling hills and a softly rendered skyline. Applied with a palette knife, Bach adopts a loose, gestural style in earth tones to carefully convey the scene's tranquil, yet ever-changing atmosphere. The painting has been well presented in a distressed gilt-effect frame, adorned with floral and acanthus strapwork. Signed "P. Bach" to the lower left corner. On canvas on stretchers.

Condition

Signs of wear consistent with age. There is some craquelure and light dirtying to the surface of the painting. Small chips and light rubbing to the framing edges. The overall condition of the artwork is very good. Inspection under UV light reveals no signs of restoration.

Size

26 x 44.5cm (10.2" x 17.5")
Framed Size: 38 x 56.5cm (15" x 22.2")

Artist Biography

Born in Toul, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Pierre Bach settled in Erbalunga, Corsica, in 1929, where he shared a studio with his friend, photographer Joseph Moretti. A former student of the École des Beaux-Arts in Nancy, Bach truly flourished as an artist after arriving in Corsica. Using palette knife techniques, he captured the island's natural beauty through vibrant paintings of villages, mountain and coastal landscapes, and lush vegetation. From 1930 to 1933, Bach participated in the Salon des Artistes Indépendants and exhibited regularly in galleries throughout Ajaccio and North Africa. His works are now held in numerous French and international museums, as well as private collections worldwide.