Antique Painting, Landscape Painting, Lac De Chambly, Nature Painting, Didier Pouget, XX(qp706)
The category Antique Paintings, Landscape with Hills, features an oil painting on canvas dating from the early 20th century or
late 19th century, depicting a wide panoramic view of Lac de Chambly, located in the Jura department of France.
This landscape painting portrays a valley bathed in warm, golden morning light, as described on the back of the artwork
by the artist: “Le Matin, Lac de Chambly, Jura, Bruyéres en fleurs.”
The scene includes blooming heather and conveys a deep sense of calm and contemplation inspired by the
infinite horizon the painter loved to depict.
The painting is signed in the lower left corner by Didier Pouget, a French landscape painter renowned for his
plein-air technique and his love for southern France.
William Didier Pouget (1864-1959) was born in Toulouse and began his career as an artist in 1886 when he participated in the "Salon de Paris".
He studies at the "Des Beaux-Arts" school in Toulouse and then at the "Académie de Paris", considered close to the Impressionist painters.
He becomes a member of the "Société Des Artistes Français", knows and associates with many important artists including Jean Baptiste Corot.
His river landscapes are rich in poetry and the painter usually prefers to capture the light of sunset or sunrise,
Il paint the figure of the tree in a dark and decisive color in contrast with the clear light of the sky.
Since 1903 Didier-Pouget exhibits in the United States where he is very much appreciated.
Many works by this important artist are exhibited in the many museums.The oil painting is adorned with a beautiful gilded frame.
The frame and antique canvas have been carefully and professionally restored.
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Bibliography: Bénézit et Gérald Schurr & Pierre Cabanne, Dictionnaire des Petits Maîtres de la peinture 1820-1920.
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Canvas size: 110 × 55 cm
Framed size: 137 × 86 cm
Depth: 11 cm
Weight: 15.5 kg
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Oil painting
Width: 137 cm dimensions avec cadre
Height: 86 cm dimensions avec cadre
Depth: 11 cm dimensions avec cadre
Reference (ID): 1665760
Availability: In stock
