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Le Marche de Saint Sernin, 2025
Bernard Cadène  

Painting : oil, acrylic, mixed media · 116 x 89 x 2 cm 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang

5,000 - $ 10,000
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About the artwork

Type

Painting : Unique artwork

Condition

Artwork sold in perfect condition, framed, ready to hang

with stretcher frame

Authenticity

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery

Invoice from the gallery

Signature

Hand-signed by artist

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Dimensions ( cm • inch )

116 x 89 x 2 cm 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch Height x Width x Depth

Artwork dimensions including frame

120 x 95 x 4 cm 47.2 x 37.4 x 1.6 inch

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Description

This vibrant artwork skillfully juxtaposes architecture and everyday life. The background is dominated by the majestic Saint-Sernin Cathedral in Toulouse, its fluid lines and slightly distorted perspective lending it a captivating visual dynamism. The interplay of vivid colors—yellows, reds, and blues—brings the bustling market in the foreground to life. The moving silhouettes of passersby contrast with the solidity of the architectural structure, symbolizing a link between tradition and modernity. The composition uses expressive brushstrokes and bold contours to guide the eye through the scene, creating a sense of continuous movement. The architectural elements seem almost to float, suggesting a fusion of dream and reality. This subtle balance between the historic building and the urban scene, supported by a bold color palette, makes the artwork captivating and full of vitality.

Architecture

Everyday life

Cathedral

Colors

Church

People

Market

Yellow

Sky blue

Bernard Cadène, Le Marche de Saint Sernin
France  • 1942

Presentation

Born in 1942 in the Aveyron region, Bernard Cadene was torn between his two passions for a long time: art and music. While studying at the Fine Arts School in Lyon, he played the violin and double bass in several orchestras. During this period, he received 19 artistic awards, including the Lefranc grand prix. Now was the time to choose: he had just obtained the position of an art teacher, he gave up music. However, teaching didn't suit him so he left to create. He wasn't able to make a living through his passion, therefore he turned towards publicity and audiovisual. Even though he worked in communication, he yearned to paint therefore he took possession of his brushes in 1985. His creativity was much more refined, he was able to free himself from his fine arts training and express his uniqueness through colored work. Bernard Cadene has exhibited in more than fifteen galleries around France, Europe and USA.

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