On The Beach - Jacques l'Huillier - Brittany

Dimensions :
unframed 26 x 39 cm,
framed 35 x 47.5 cm.

Oil on panel, signed lower left with inscription.

Jacques L'Huillier:
Jacques L'Huillier was a French painter born in Paris in 1867. Active at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, he belonged to the French pictorial tradition of his time, blending academic heritage with modern sensibility. He was a student of the painter Luigi Loir, whose influence is particularly evident in his approach to landscapes and urban scenes, paying special attention to atmosphere, light, and daily life. This training with one of the leading figures in Parisian life painting helped shape his vision and mastery of the medium. Jacques L'Huillier exhibited at the Salon from 1894 onwards, thus participating in the major official artistic events of his era. His regular presence in this setting testifies to his institutional recognition and his integration into the Parisian artistic milieu of the late 19th century. His work, composed mainly of landscapes, urban views and genre scenes, is distinguished by a balanced composition, precise drawing and a harmonious palette.