A lovely unframed oil-on-canvas Provençal landscape by Felix Tisot (1909-1979) dating from the twentieth century, France. This delightful piece features a large tree trunk in the left foreground and a mountainous landscape beyond, dotted with cypress trees and foliage. Signed in the lower right corner. A charming way to bring the south of France home to your walls.
About the Artist:
Felix Tisot (1909-1979) was a prolific French painter and lithographer known for his depictions of the country landscapes throughout the region of Var, France. A pastry chef by profession in La Seyne-sur-Mer, Felix Tisot discovered painting through his friendship with Eugène Baboulène (1905-1994). He painted instinctively, with lots of substance and a very intense palette. Provence was one of his favorite subjects, and his luminous landscapes, reminiscent of Impressionist techniques, were soon so successful that they spread beyond the south of France and opened the door to Parisian galleries. The generosity of his painting, which speaks to everyone, and his spontaneous, realistic style, without any sentimentality, ensured his success that he was able to change professions and make a living from his new status as a painter. He is the father of Henri Tisot.
Condition and wear consistent with age and use.
Approx. overall 15¼" high x 18" wide x 0¾" deep
Approx. overall 39cm high x 46cm wide x 2cm deep
