Geo Condé (1891–1980) – Mount Sainte-victoire, 1949

Oil on panel, signed and dated 1949
Dimensions: 63 × 57 cm (including frame)

This beautiful composition by Geo Condé offers a personal and vibrant interpretation of the famous Montagne Sainte-Victoire, an iconic motif in French painting. Far from a naturalistic representation, the artist favors a free and expressive style here: broad brushstrokes, deliberately simplified colors, and fluid lines lend the landscape great poetic intensity.

The winding path that guides the eye toward the summit, the colorful masses of the landscape, and the sky animated by broad movements are all hallmarks of a spontaneous painting, where emotion takes precedence over detail. This work perfectly illustrates Geo Condé’s sensitivity to light and the rhythms of the landscape.

The painting is presented in its original frame, which harmoniously complements the work and contributes to its authenticity.

Geo Condé (1891–1980) was a particularly eclectic artist from Lorraine. A painter, sculptor, ceramicist, decorator, and puppeteer, he was a major figure in Nancy’s artistic life during the 20th century. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts de Nancy, he drew on the legacy of the École de Nancy while developing a highly personal artistic language, characterized by a simplification of forms and a constant quest for expression.

His work spans a wide range of fields, from landscape painting to the decorative arts, including sculpture and puppet-making, which contributed significantly to his fame. Today, his works are sought after for their distinctive character and their unique place in 20th-century French art.

A high-quality, expressive, and luminous painting, created during the artist’s period of full artistic maturity, which will appeal to both admirers of Geo Condé’s work and collectors of modern French landscapes.

Dimensions: 63 × 57 cm.
Original frame.
Good condition.