La petite île by H. Claude Pissarro
$39,850.00
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Hugues Claude Pissarro
b.1935 | French
La petite île
(The Little Island)
Signed “H. Claude Pissarro” (lower right)
Oil on canvas
In this composition, French artist H. Claude Pissarro presents an idyllic riverside scene with remarkable depth and detail. Entitled La petite île, this artwork captures a small boat drifting gently past a lush, tree-lined bank, while a glamorous figure in red strolls gracefully along the shore. Vibrant forests and a small island frame the scene, guiding the eye into a tranquil landscape brought to life by Pissarro’s signature impasto technique. This artwork not only showcases Pissarro's unparalleled skill as a colorist but also encapsulates the enduring elegance characteristic of his timeless body of work.
Hailing from a long lineage of artists, including Impressionist Camille Pissarro, Pissarro's artistic talents were cultivated at an early age. He exhibited his first works at the young age of 14 and later studied in Paris at the École du Louvre and École Normale Supérieure. A 1959 White House commission to paint the portrait of President Eisenhower cemented his reputation as an artist of renown, and his work has since been featured in important exhibitions throughout Europe and the United States. While his style has evolved throughout his career, he is best known for his energetic pastel compositions. H. Claude Pissarro’s works have been exhibited and collected throughout the world, and they remain highly coveted for their intimate size and relatable subject matter.
Canvas: 19 1/4" high x 23 5/8" wide (48.90 x 60.01 cm)
Frame: 28 1/4" high x 32 3/8" wide x 2 1/4" deep (71.76 x 82.23 x 5.72 cm)
La petite île by H. Claude Pissarro
$39,850.00
b.1935 | French
La petite île
(The Little Island)
Signed “H. Claude Pissarro” (lower right)
Oil on canvas
In this composition, French artist H. Claude Pissarro presents an idyllic riverside scene with remarkable depth and detail. Entitled La petite île, this artwork captures a small boat drifting gently past a lush, tree-lined bank, while a glamorous figure in red strolls gracefully along the shore. Vibrant forests and a small island frame the scene, guiding the eye into a tranquil landscape brought to life by Pissarro’s signature impasto technique. This artwork not only showcases Pissarro's unparalleled skill as a colorist but also encapsulates the enduring elegance characteristic of his timeless body of work.
Hailing from a long lineage of artists, including Impressionist Camille Pissarro, Pissarro's artistic talents were cultivated at an early age. He exhibited his first works at the young age of 14 and later studied in Paris at the École du Louvre and École Normale Supérieure. A 1959 White House commission to paint the portrait of President Eisenhower cemented his reputation as an artist of renown, and his work has since been featured in important exhibitions throughout Europe and the United States. While his style has evolved throughout his career, he is best known for his energetic pastel compositions. H. Claude Pissarro’s works have been exhibited and collected throughout the world, and they remain highly coveted for their intimate size and relatable subject matter.
Canvas: 19 1/4" high x 23 5/8" wide (48.90 x 60.01 cm)
Frame: 28 1/4" high x 32 3/8" wide x 2 1/4" deep (71.76 x 82.23 x 5.72 cm)