Notre Dame De Paris—watercolor Dated 1958—p. Favre

Watercolor depicting a view ofNotre Dame de Paris and the charm of the banks of the Seine.
This watercolor is signed "P. Favreau" in the lower left corner and dated1958.
The subject matter and technique used, as well as part of the signature, suggest that this watercolor was painted by Pierre Favre but signed “Favreau.”(The paintings aregenerally signed in his own hand in a very recognizable style inthe lower left or right corner with a clearly visible “P. Favre.”

The works depicting Paris by the painter Pierre Favre (1906–1983) are primarily gouaches, watercolors, and charcoal drawings on paper created in the mid-20th century (around the 1950s). Trained atthe École Nationale des Arts Décoratifsin Paris, this artist is renowned forhis urban landscapes that capturethe Parisian atmosphere with a spontaneous, fluid, and colorful style, oftenreminiscent of Fauvism. 

Pierre Favre

Born in 1906, Pierre Favre is a prominent 20th-century painter known for his landscapes, hiscity scenes, and his seascapes.He frequently depicted Paris(notably the Seine, the bridges,and the Île de la Cité), but alsolandscapes of the South of France such as Cassis and Marseille. Hisworks are primarilycreated in three mediums: watercolor(often enhanced with ink or charcoal), gouache on paper, and oil painting on canvas.  In his depictions of the cathedral, Pierre Favre adopts a style typical of the mid- 20th century, tinged with Fauvism or a structured Post-Impressionism with a color palette that balances soft watercolor tones.

Dimensions of the canvas: 43.3 x 53 cm.
Dimensions of the frame: 35 x 45 cm.
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