Yves Brayer – Les Baux-de-provence, 1946

A beautiful oil on canvas by Yves Brayer (1907–1990), depicting the town hall of Les Baux-de-Provence, painted in 1946.

This work offers a superb evocation of Provence, a region dear to the artist: ancient architecture, facades bathed in light, weathered rooftops, and typical narrow streets come together to create a scene full of character. It fully embodies Yves Brayer’s style, with his understated and luminous palette, his vigorous treatment of the subject matter, and that southern atmosphere that characterizes much of his work.

Oil on canvas, signed lower left.
Dimensions: 47 × 39 cm with frame.
Dimensions: 35 × 27 cm unframed

The painting is presented in a beautiful antique frame with gold accents, which showcases the artwork particularly well.

A particularly interesting work for enthusiasts of Yves Brayer, Provençal painting, and 20th-century French art.