Dating from the twentieth century, France, a large and stunning oil-on-canvas Provençal landscape by Felix Tisot (1909-1979). This delightful piece features olive trees and a group of charming houses with red roofs nestled along the mountainside with tall cypress trees. A small vineyard or field situated on the lower-middle right side. Signed in the lower right corner and framed in a pretty beveled gilt frame. A lovely 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 39½" high x 56" wide x 2¾" deep
Approx. overall 100cm high x 142cm wide x 7cm deep
