Dreams of Provence, 2026

Natalya Mougenot   Best sellers

"Dreams of Provence" is an original contemporary landscape painting by French-based artist Natalya Mougenot, created with acrylic paints on cotton stretched canvas, measuring 73 × 92 × 2 cm (28.7 × 36.2 × 0.8 inches).

One of Natalya's greatest artistic inspirations is Paul Cézanne, whose deep connection to Provence and revolutionary approach to landscape painting have profoundly influenced her artistic vision. She admires the way Cézanne transformed the landscapes around him into powerful compositions through colour, simplified forms, and the rhythm of his brushstrokes. His work taught her that a landscape does not need to reproduce reality exactly to express its true character. Inspired by this approach, Natalya develops her own expressive language, combining the structure of the landscape with spontaneous gestures, bold colours, and personal emotions.

For Natalya, Provence represents more than a place; it is a source of freedom, inspiration, and happiness, where the warmth of the South of France awakens the senses and invites us to slow down and enjoy the present moment. In Dreams of Provence, she explores the feeling of being completely immersed in nature, where light, colour, and memories blend into a personal dream.

Working intuitively, Natalya uses bold, spontaneous brushstrokes and layers of acrylic paint to translate her feelings into colour and movement. Rather than reproducing reality in precise detail, she allows the painting to evolve naturally, letting each brushstroke express an emotion. Her approach moves between expressive figuration and abstraction, creating a visual language that feels both energetic and deeply personal.

The vibrant blues and turquoise evoke the openness of the sky and the refreshing calm of water, while the vivid greens suggest vitality, growth, and the abundance of nature. Bright orange and pink accents bring warmth, joy, and a touch of playful spontaneity. These bold contrasts reflect Natalya's belief that colour can communicate what words cannot. She uses it to express the intensity of a feeling rather than simply describe what she sees.

Dreams of Provence invites the viewer to reconnect with their own memories of beautiful places, summer days, and moments of pure happiness. Its expressive brushwork creates a sense of movement and freedom, allowing the eye to wander through the composition and discover something new each time. More than a landscape, it is an invitation to dream, breathe, and experience the uplifting energy of nature.

With its vibrant palette and contemporary expressive style, this original artwork brings colour, warmth, and a joyful Mediterranean spirit to a living room, bedroom, or creative space.

Artwork details:

Title: Dreams of Provence
Year: 2026
Medium: Acrylic paints on cotton stretched canvas
Dimensions: 73 × 92 × 2 cm (28.7 × 36.2 × 0.8 inches)
Finish: Protective varnish
Presentation: ready to hang upon delivery 
Original artwork: One-of-a-kind painting, signed by the artist on the front and on the back 
Certificate of authenticity: Included

Packaging and shipping: 

Your painting will be carefully and professionally packaged in France to ensure maximum protection during transportation. The packaging includes protective sheets, bubble wrap, and sturdy cardboard materials, with additional protective layers where necessary to safeguard the painted surface, canvas edges, and corners.

Shipping will be handled by a reliable express international courier service, ensuring secure and efficient delivery to your destination. Once your painting has been dispatched, you will receive a tracking number so you can follow your shipment and monitor its progress until delivery.

Each artwork is prepared with great care for international shipping, helping ensure that it reaches your home in the best possible condition.