A delightful oil-on-canvas Provençal countryside landscape painting by Felix Tisot (1909-1979). The scene features rolling green hills with olive trees, cypress trees, and stone houses scattered across the landscape. Ensconced in a gilded frame, this Mid-Century piece would be a charming way to add a touch of the French countryside to your home. Signed in the lower right corner.
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.
Light wear.
Approx. overall 28¾" high x 41" wide x 2¾" deep
Approx. overall 73cm high x 104cm wide x 7cm deep
