Lp Robert Lavoine (1916-1999) "rouen, Saint Eloi And The Ruins 1944" Expressionist Born In Ca

MAGNIFICENT gouache by LP Robert Lavoine signed lower right + located and dated "Rouen, Saint-Eloi and the ruins 1944" lower left. Format at sight 48x63cm format of the entire sheet 50x65cm It is therefore a large and superb gouache by LP Robert Lavoine who decides here to paint the Saint Eloi district in Rouen and its ruins in 1944; Early work, already of great power, therefore done in gouache which is perhaps the technique where Lavoine masters his talent the most, very expressionist work and rich in color with intense blues and grays enhanced by whites, coffee browns , green and orange. An early, major and strong work which also represents one of the most sought-after subjects by the painter's amateurs in view of the prices obtained on the views of Rouen at auction. LP Robert Lavoine was born in Caluire, in the Rhône, in 1916. He studied at the School of Fine Arts in Lyon, where he learned the art of oil painting and gouache. He began exhibiting his works at the Salon des Indépendants in Paris in 1950, and continued to exhibit in art galleries and museums throughout his career. Lavoine also worked as an art teacher at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Rouen. LP Robert Lavoine's paintings are mostly urban scenes and natural landscapes. He often depicted the streets of Paris, the banks of the Seine, the seaside and of course Rouen. His paintings are full of bright, bold colors, and he often used quick, dynamic brushstrokes to create an expressive atmosphere. Lavoine's works have been exhibited in galleries and museums in France and abroad, and are highly coveted by art collectors. This gouache is in very good condition, I point out a tiny tear / almost imperceptible crease in the upper right corner. I offer it at €290 simply framed in a marie-louise or at €340 with a contemporary baguette under glass, your choice for those who would prefer to choose their frame. Guaranteed authentic work.