Serge Belloni (1925–2005) The Seine Flood As Seen From Pont-neuf Oil On Wood, Circa 1979

Serge Belloni (1925–2005) The Seine Flood as Seen from Pont-Neuf Oil on wood, circa 1979

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 exquisite small painting transports us to Paris, depicting the striking scene of the Seine flood from Pont-Neuf in 1979. Belloni cherished spending autumn and early winter in Paris, where the bare trees revealed the city’s true architecture and soul. For the rest of the year, he immersed himself in Venice, seeking to capture its unique light.

Details:

Oil on wood, signed lower left.

Exhibited at the Musée Carnavalet in 1986.

Dimensions:

Unframed: Height 5.2 in (13.3 cm) – Width 7.3 in (18.5 cm)

Framed: Height 7.1 in (18 cm) – Width 9.1 in (23 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 devoted himself to painting, working every day, in all weather, to capture the essence of Paris.

His travels to Holland allowed him to master the techniques of the Flemish masters, which he perfected throughout his career. His works are present in prestigious collections around the world, from Paris to New York, via Milan and Moscow.

Distinctions:

First Prize in Painting at Versailles (1949)

Marie Bashkirtseff Prize (1952)

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

Collections:

Musée Carnavalet, Paris

Musée CA’ Pesaro, Venice