Late 20th-Century Painting of a Coastal Scene by Jean Louis Pepin - 15¼" x 18½"

This evocative painting by Provencal artist Jean-Louis Pepin (b. 1943), captures the essence of the Mediterranean coast with a nearly abstract touch. Executed in oil on canvas, "La Côte Bleue" is an exploration of color and form, featuring vibrant blues and earthy greens that contrast beautifully with the soft beige of the sandy shores. The "Côte Bleue" (a stretch of coastline west of Marseille) has long inspired artists for its unique interplay of rocky inlets, verdant slopes, and brilliant sea. The brushwork is expressive yet controlled, conveying both movement and tranquility in the seaside scene. The painting is encased in a simple distressed white painted wood frame, enhancing its seaside charm.

Pepin’s style here blends modernist sensibilities with the traditions of Mediterranean landscape painting, distilling form into color and texture while preserving a strong sense of place. His near-abstract approach aligns with the late 20th-century movement toward expressive minimalism, where subject matter is reduced to essential elements that evoke mood and memory rather than literal detail.

Ideal for a sunlit room, this painting offers a serene and refreshing focal point. Its Mediterranean theme can complement a coastal-inspired decor scheme or provide a striking contrast in a more eclectic setting, evoking the allure of distant shores and the languid rhythm of seaside life.