Pierre Neveu (b.1929) - Contemporary Oil The Lady & Sunflowers

Description

An exquisite portrait by French artist Pierre Neveu, depicting a woman in a brightly patterned dress as she arranges an overflowing vase of sunflowers. Behind her, a large window bathes the scene in the golden light of late summer, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A beautiful celebration of summer in the French home, the work is richly evocative of the Post-Impressionist tradition. Well presented in a tray frame with gilt detail. Signed. Inscribed to the reverse with the title in French. On canvas on stretchers.

Condition

Overall in fine condition. Some minor marks and scuffs to the frame.

Size

73 x 60cm (28.7" x 23.6")
Framed Size: 79 x 66cm (31.1" x 26")

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Artist Biography

The French painter and draughtsman Pierre Neveu (b.1929) began his studies at the École Boulle in Paris, before continuing at the National School of Fine Arts and the Studio of Maurice Brianchon. Later, he became Professor of Drawing, City of Paris in 1953. His work centres first and foremost on compositional form, drawing outwardly from this into riotous jewel tones, captured with a particular vibrancy of palette. His collection also includes early architectural works and schematic studies, as well as many drawings and academic classical studies. Neveu exhibited widely across France, including at the Salon d’Automne and the Salon of French Artists, where he became President of the painting section. Among many other awards, he was the recipient of the 1994 Gold Medal award at the Salon of French Artists.