Serge Belloni (1925–2005) View Of A Flowered Alley In Venice Oil On Panel, Circa 1980

Serge Belloni (1925–2005) – View of a Flowered Alley in Venice Oil on panel, circa 1980

MLD Antiquités Collection:

This beautiful painting by Serge Belloni is not on display in our gallery; it is preserved in our private collection.

Description:

Serge Belloni, known as "The Painter of Paris," devoted his artistic life to capturing the timeless essence of Paris and Venice. Rain or shine, he immortalized the ever-changing faces of the City of Light and the City of the Doges.

This charming painting transports us to Venice, offering a glimpse of an enchanting flowered alley in the heart of the authentic city. Belloni cherished spending autumn and early winter in Paris, where the bare trees revealed the city’s true architecture and soul. The rest of the year, he immersed himself in Venice, seeking to capture its unique light. The soothing color palette of this beautiful work invites us to join him on his journey and in his reverie.

Details:

Technique: Oil on panel, signed lower left.

Dimensions:

Unframed: Height 15.7 in (40 cm) – Width 11.4 in (29 cm)

Framed: Height 24.8 in (63 cm) – Width 20.9 in (53 cm)

Condition:

Fine original condition.

Biography:

Born in Italy in 1925, Serge Belloni settled in Paris in 1933. He studied at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and held his first exhibition at the age of 21. Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to painting, working daily in all weather to capture the soul of Paris.

His travels to Holland allowed him to master the techniques of the Flemish masters, which he refined over his career. His works are featured in prestigious collections worldwide, from Paris to New York, Milan, and Moscow.

Awards & Distinctions:

First Prize in Painting, Versailles (1949)

Marie Bashkirtseff Prize (1952)

Silver Medal and Vermilion Medal of the City of Paris (1980)

Public Collections:

Musée Carnavalet, Paris

Ca’ Pesaro Museum, Venice