The French Riviera, 115 Cm, Signed: Pierre Lemoine, Circa 1950/60, The Esterel, South France, Seascape.
Artist: Pierre Lemoine
Signed: Pierre Lemoine 1920/2006, listed artist.
Pierre Lemoine was an artist born in Algeria in 1920 and died in 2006.
A very active painter in the 1950s and 60s in the South of France.
Oil painting on canvas, in very good condition.
Subject: landscape of the Esterel mountains, French Riviera, South of France, seascape.
Period: circa 1950/60.
Dimensions: canvas 115 x 65 cm, with frame approximately 125 x 75 cm.
Frame: original wood, in good condition.
Bio :
Pierre Lemoine (1920–2006), a listed artist, was born in Algeria in 1920 and died in 2006.
In addition to being a painter and watercolorist, Pierre Lemoine was Inspector General of Museums of France and a heritage curator.
From 1980 until his retirement in 1986, he directed the National Museum of the Palace of Versailles with the rank of Chief Curator. Described as a "character" by his childhood friend, the journalist Jean Daniel, they were both part of a group of students at the Blida high school.
Pierre Lemoine initially considered a career in diplomacy. The outbreak of World War II interrupted this plan, and he joined the Free French Forces in Algeria. In early 1943, at the age of 22, he participated in the Allied landings in Italy and fought at Monte Cassino, where he was wounded. He then joined General de Lattre de Tassigny's army. At the end of the war, he definitively abandoned the idea of diplomacy and turned to art history. He attended the École du Louvre, from which he graduated. It was during an internship in 1948 that he first discovered the inner workings of the Palace of Versailles.
In 1954, he was appointed for four years as curator at the Château de Malmaison, then became assistant curator at the Château de Fontainebleau in 1958. He joined Versailles permanently in 1964, a palace he would remain at until his retirement.
Pierre Lemoine became chief curator at Versailles in 1974. It was at this time that this specialist in the 18th century was asked to organize numerous exhibitions, notably "Louis XV, a Moment of Perfection in French Art" at the Hôtel de la Monnaie from 1974 to 1975.
In 1980, he was appointed "General Curator of the National Museum of Versailles and the Trianons" by President Valéry Giscard.
Sold with invoice.
The painting can be viewed at our gallery in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (France) on weekends.
Free shipping within France. Shipping to other countries available upon request.
A1996
Pierre Lemoine was an artist born in Algeria in 1920 and died in 2006.
A very active painter in the 1950s and 60s in the South of France.
Oil painting on canvas, in very good condition.
Subject: landscape of the Esterel mountains, French Riviera, South of France, seascape.
Period: circa 1950/60.
Dimensions: canvas 115 x 65 cm, with frame approximately 125 x 75 cm.
Frame: original wood, in good condition.
Bio :
Pierre Lemoine (1920–2006), a listed artist, was born in Algeria in 1920 and died in 2006.
In addition to being a painter and watercolorist, Pierre Lemoine was Inspector General of Museums of France and a heritage curator.
From 1980 until his retirement in 1986, he directed the National Museum of the Palace of Versailles with the rank of Chief Curator. Described as a "character" by his childhood friend, the journalist Jean Daniel, they were both part of a group of students at the Blida high school.
Pierre Lemoine initially considered a career in diplomacy. The outbreak of World War II interrupted this plan, and he joined the Free French Forces in Algeria. In early 1943, at the age of 22, he participated in the Allied landings in Italy and fought at Monte Cassino, where he was wounded. He then joined General de Lattre de Tassigny's army. At the end of the war, he definitively abandoned the idea of diplomacy and turned to art history. He attended the École du Louvre, from which he graduated. It was during an internship in 1948 that he first discovered the inner workings of the Palace of Versailles.
In 1954, he was appointed for four years as curator at the Château de Malmaison, then became assistant curator at the Château de Fontainebleau in 1958. He joined Versailles permanently in 1964, a palace he would remain at until his retirement.
Pierre Lemoine became chief curator at Versailles in 1974. It was at this time that this specialist in the 18th century was asked to organize numerous exhibitions, notably "Louis XV, a Moment of Perfection in French Art" at the Hôtel de la Monnaie from 1974 to 1975.
In 1980, he was appointed "General Curator of the National Museum of Versailles and the Trianons" by President Valéry Giscard.
Sold with invoice.
The painting can be viewed at our gallery in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (France) on weekends.
Free shipping within France. Shipping to other countries available upon request.
A1996
850 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Design 50's and 60's
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Oil painting
Width: 125 cm
Height: 75 cm
Reference (ID): 1685697
Availability: In stock
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