Oil On Panel—signed—françois Corbellini—the Corsican Maquis—1955

Oil on panel depicting a Corsican maquis landscape rendered with great simplicity and remarkable atmospheric sensitivity.

Here, François Corbellini captures all the poetry of the island’s wild landscapes: arid hills bathed in light, low vegetation swept by the wind, and a vast Mediterranean sky dominated by bluish and cloudy tones.

The deliberately minimalist composition focuses all attention on the variations in light and the natural harmonies of the landscape. At the top of the hill, a solitary tree discreetly animates the horizon and reinforces the sense of silence and space characteristic of Corsican landscapes.

The supple, vibrant brushwork—composed of small strokes of color and sandy tones—perfectly captures the dry, luminous atmosphere characteristic of the Mediterranean maquis.

Through this intimate work, Corbellini once again emerges as one of the great painters of early 20th-century Corsica, deeply attached to the untamed beauty of his island.

Condition
Very good overall condition.
The work is presented in its elegant antique wooden frame with gilding, showing some slight signs of wear consistent with its age.
The paint and tones retain a wonderful freshness.

Dimensions:
Without frame: 17.5 cm x 28.5 cm
With frame: 25 cm x 37 cm

Sold with its certificate of authenticity