Bronze Sculpture for Sale
Place de la Concorde Réf : CPBD1116, Circa 1950
Painting : Watercolour · 52 x 70 x 0.1 cm 20.5 x 27.6 x 0 inch
€750
750 €
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Type
Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed
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Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Technique & Support
Watercolour on paper
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
52 x 70 x 0.1 cm 20.5 x 27.6 x 0 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
André Léon Vivrel captures in the brilliance of his watercolor a Paris that we will never see again. Through his subtle palette, the light dances on the damp cobblestones, caresses the blueish roofs, and reveals the melancholic wear of the faded signs. In his scenes from the early 20th century, the anonymous silhouettes are not mere passersby: they blend into the scenery, inseparable from these alleys that still resonate with their presence. Vivrel doesn't just paint Paris; he paints its elusive atmosphere where time seems suspended.
Trained at the Académie Julian and the École des Beaux-Arts, he settled in the heart of Montmartre, on Rue Caulaincourt, a few steps from the studio of Renoir (1841-1919). In this neighborhood of artists and poets, he refined his vision and perfected his art. His first participation in the Salon des Artistes Français in 1913 marked the beginning of a career that would be interrupted by the Great War. Mobilized in 1914, he received the Croix de Guerre for "heroic conduct" in 1917. Returning to Montmartre after the conflict, he found his studio and immersed himself in the city that inspired him. He painted the vibrant alleys of the Butte, the Sacré-Coeur, and Notre-Dame. He produced a series of the latter, like those of Claude MONET (1840-1926), but also the banks of the Seine, whose changing reflections recall the Parisian landscapes of Albert LEBOURG (1849-1928). Paris was not his only field of exploration: from Brittany to the Mediterranean coast, from the South to Provence, he captured the light and life of the landscapes he crossed. Today, his works bear witness to a vanished Paris, captured with rare sensitivity. They are held in prestigious collections, such as those of the Musée Eugène-Boudin in Honfleur and the Musée Mandet in Riom.
Focus: This watercolor depicts the majestic Place de la Concorde in Paris with remarkable artistic precision. At the center, the Egyptian obelisk imposes itself with its grandeur, providing a striking focal point. The delicate shades of gray and blue convey a soft and peaceful atmosphere, while the touches of green from the trees in the background add a subtle freshness. The lightly sketched silhouettes of passersby bring the scene to life without distracting from the monumental architecture. The contrast between the imposing structures and the daily bustle of the human figures creates a fascinating harmony. This work captures the essence of Paris, combining history and modernity, in impeccable visual balance. The artist demonstrates a mastery of the medium through the fluidity of the brushstrokes and the sensitivity of the hues used. A true ode to the timeless charm of the French capital.
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André Léon Vivrel captures in the brilliance of his watercolor a Paris that we will never see again. Through his subtle palette, the light dances on the damp cobblestones, caresses the blueish roofs, and reveals the melancholic wear of the faded signs. In his scenes from the early 20th century, the anonymous silhouettes are not mere passersby: they blend into the scenery, inseparable from these alleys that still resonate with their presence. Vivrel doesn't just paint Paris; he paints its elusive atmosphere where time seems suspended.
Trained at the Académie Julian and the École des Beaux-Arts, he settled in the heart of Montmartre, on Rue Caulaincourt, a few steps from the studio of Renoir (1841-1919). In this neighborhood of artists and poets, he refined his vision and perfected his art. His first participation in the Salon des Artistes Français in 1913 marked the beginning of a career that would be interrupted by the Great War. Mobilized in 1914, he received the Croix de Guerre for "heroic conduct" in 1917. Returning to Montmartre after the conflict, he found his studio and immersed himself in the city that inspired him. He painted the vibrant alleys of the Butte, the Sacré-Coeur, and Notre-Dame. He produced a series of the latter, like those of Claude MONET (1840-1926), but also the banks of the Seine, whose changing reflections recall the Parisian landscapes of Albert LEBOURG (1849-1928). Paris was not his only field of exploration: from Brittany to the Mediterranean coast, from the South to Provence, he captured the light and life of the landscapes he crossed. Today, his works bear witness to a vanished Paris, captured with rare sensitivity. They are held in prestigious collections, such as those of the Musée Eugène-Boudin in Honfleur and the Musée Mandet in Riom.
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