Alexandre Fichet, Country Landscape, Watercolour and Gouache on Paper, 1914, 1890s, Wood & Grass & Paper

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This 1914 watercolour and gouache on paper by French artist Alexandre Fichet (1881–1968) depicts a tranquil mountain landscape, with a … Read more This 1914 watercolour and gouache on paper by French artist Alexandre Fichet (1881–1968) depicts a tranquil mountain landscape, with a house in the foreground leading down to a valley, lake, and towering peaks beyond. The distinctive composition juxtaposes the sculptural shapes of the rooftops with the dramatic mountain range, while a winding path in the foreground lends a sense of seclusion to the scene.Executed in a cool palette of blues, greens, and greys, the work evokes the crisp light and shade of the mountains. Small, expressive brushstrokes add texture to the grass, buildings, and rocky slopes, while vivid touches of gouache bring the white clouds to life. Signed and dated lower right, presented glazed and mounted in its original dark wood frame. A serene yet striking landscape, marked by a captivating composition and evocative colour. Dimensions & Details + Framed dimensions: 50 x 58.5 cm Painting dimensions: 45 x 53.5 cm Glazed in original stained wood frame Signed 'A. Fichet' and dated 1914 lower right. See less