François Nardi (1861-1936) "sailboats In The Harbor Of Toulon (var)" Provence Marseille Paris

François Nardi (1861-1936)

"Sailboats in the Toulon Harbor"

Oil on canvas,
Signed lower right.

A beautiful, colorful work by one of the masters of Provençal painting, François Nardi, depicting sailboats in the Toulon harbor. In the foreground, two sailboats with orange sails are seen sailing at sea.
Through his numerous small touches of color on the water, the painter gives depth to his work and offers us a sublime reflection of the orange sails in the water.
The background offers us a view of the naval fleet.
The artist has a complete mastery of light, which perfectly captures the light of a sunny day in the Toulon harbor.

Born to Italian parents, François Nardi became a naturalized French citizen.
He studied under the painter Frédéric Montenard and then under William Bouguereau, Tony Robert-Fleury, François Flameng, and Gabriel Ferrier at the Académie Julian in Paris. In 1907, he left Paris and He moved to Toulon.
He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français and the Salon des Indépendants from 1892 to 1895, and participated in numerous exhibitions in the provinces: Marseille, Lyon, Nice, Toulouse, etc.
His luminous and meticulous palette earned him several mentions and awards during his participation in the Salons.
His work, reminiscent of the Impressionists, was praised by critics and collectors.
His painting is characterized by vibrant touches of color that capture the light of Provence and express a poetic quality in his works.
His works are held in several public and private collections in France and abroad.

Note: There are some old overpaints on the lower left and right edges, mostly hidden by the frame and without any impact on the overall appearance.

Dimensions: 43 x 55 cm without frame and 52.5 x 64.5 cm with its original giltwood frame.

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