Oil On Cardboard Depicting The Banks Of The Erdre River By René Sartre, 1941

Oil on cardboard by René Sartre, dated 1941, depicting the Quai de Versailles in Nantes, where the Erdre River flows. In the foreground, a small boat is moored to the water's edge. It is clearly reflected in the almost motionless canal. Behind it, floating structures, possibly wash-house boats, can be seen. On the other side, a quay lined with trees with thick foliage obscures the city buildings. René Sartre was a French painter active in the 20th century, born in 1895 and died in 1983. He is often described as a Breton painter, particularly known for his landscapes of the Atlantic coast (La Turballe, the Guérande salt marshes, and seascapes). His known works are oil paintings on panel or cardboard, depicting rural landscapes (farm entrances, marshes, country roads) and seascapes, with a subdued palette and fairly naturalistic tones. Oil painting dimensions: 33 x 24.5 cm. Dimensions with frame: 51 x 42 cm, 6 cm thick. Note a few rare wormholes and losses on the frame, but a beautiful overall patina.