A lovely unframed oil-on-canvas Provençal landscape by Felix Tisot (1909-1979) dating from the twentieth century, France. This delightful piece features scattered classic red-roofed village houses dotted with cypress trees and foliage beneath a cloudy sky. Signed in the lower right corner. A charming way to bring a touch of 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 18½" high x 21¾" wide x 0¾" deep
Approx. overall 47cm high x 55cm wide x 2cm deep
