Martigues, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur by Paul Leduc
$88,500.00
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Paul Leduc
1876-1943 | Belgian
Martigues, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Signed "Paul Leduc" (lower left)
Oil on canvas
Paul Leduc captures the picturesque charm of Martigues, often called the “Venice of Provence,” in this luminous oil on canvas. Bathed in Mediterranean light, the composition looks out across the water toward the town’s warm, sunlit buildings. Boats glide across the harbor, their reflections shimmering in the gentle waves. Leduc’s expressive brushstrokes and vibrant palette bring the scene to life, reflecting his Post-Impressionist style. His masterful use of light and complementary hues evokes both movement and tranquility, embodying the enchanting beauty of the French coast.
Paul Leduc began his artistic studies under Joseph Coosemans in Tervueren before attending the Mons Academy under Antoine Bourlard. He then studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp with Albert Baertsoen. He traveled across Europe, finding inspiration in the landscapes and cityscapes of Belgium, France, Italy and more. He is best known for his luminous, painterly landscapes such as this.
Painted 1905
Canvas: 23" high x 31" wide (58.42 x 78.74 cm)
Frame: 31 1/2" high x 39 1/2" wide x 3" deep (80.01 x 100.33 x 7.61 cm)
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Provenance:
Private Collection, The Netherlands
MSR, New Orleans
Martigues, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur by Paul Leduc
$88,500.00
1876-1943 | Belgian
Martigues, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Signed "Paul Leduc" (lower left)
Oil on canvas
Paul Leduc captures the picturesque charm of Martigues, often called the “Venice of Provence,” in this luminous oil on canvas. Bathed in Mediterranean light, the composition looks out across the water toward the town’s warm, sunlit buildings. Boats glide across the harbor, their reflections shimmering in the gentle waves. Leduc’s expressive brushstrokes and vibrant palette bring the scene to life, reflecting his Post-Impressionist style. His masterful use of light and complementary hues evokes both movement and tranquility, embodying the enchanting beauty of the French coast.
Paul Leduc began his artistic studies under Joseph Coosemans in Tervueren before attending the Mons Academy under Antoine Bourlard. He then studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp with Albert Baertsoen. He traveled across Europe, finding inspiration in the landscapes and cityscapes of Belgium, France, Italy and more. He is best known for his luminous, painterly landscapes such as this.
Painted 1905
Canvas: 23" high x 31" wide (58.42 x 78.74 cm)
Frame: 31 1/2" high x 39 1/2" wide x 3" deep (80.01 x 100.33 x 7.61 cm)
View the Dossier
Provenance:
Private Collection, The Netherlands
MSR, New Orleans