Paul Mathey, Printemps, Oil on Canvas

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Paul Albert Mathey is the son of Charles and Elisa Beaujon. Orphaned at 14, he was taken in by an … Read more Paul Albert Mathey is the son of Charles and Elisa Beaujon. Orphaned at 14, he was taken in by an uncle and spent his childhood in New York. In 1931, he married Claire-Lise Monnier, a painter like him. They have exhibited together several times. Between 1905 and 1910, he took evening classes at the Art Student's League in New York. From 1910 to 1916, he attended the School of Fine Arts in Geneva and was a pupil of Barthélemy Menn. During this period, he received several awards and mentions. In 1916-1917, he worked with Ferdinand Hodler. In 1918, he became a member of the Society of Swiss Painters, Sculptors and Architects (he participated in all of its exhibitions until 1967) and of the Gottfried Keller Foundation (1954-1961). He mainly painted landscapes and still lifes. He also made some theater sets in Geneva. In 1967, he became a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. A large part of his works can be found at the Monnier Foundation in Cartigny.

This captivating work of art, created by a remarkable artist, features a lush landscape imbued with dazzling vibrancy and a striking sense of serenity. In the foreground, a series of majestic trees rise gracefully, their imposing trunks and dense foliage standing out against a cloudy, changing sky. The palette of greens used by the artist creates a vibrant visual harmony, blending touches of emerald green with the softer shades of the forest. In the background, we can see an undulating countryside bathed in soft, diffused light, reinforcing the depth of the painting. This subtle play between light and shadow testifies to the artist's technical mastery, emphasizing the peaceful atmosphere that emanates from this rural scene. The artist succeeds in capturing not only the raw beauty of nature, but also a feeling of light, almost imperceptible movement, evoked by the delicate rustling of leaves and the elegant curve of branches. This work invites the viewer to contemplate not only the visual richness, but also the serene emotion that only an intimate communion with nature can provide. This piece has an attribution mark,
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