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This watercolor by renowned French artist Robert Yan is a sophisticated example of 20th-century French topography, blending the fluid transparency …
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This watercolor by renowned French artist Robert Yan is a sophisticated example of 20th-century French topography, blending the fluid transparency of the watercolor medium with the structural rigor of a master. This exceptional original watercolor on paper, dated 1990, captures a quintessential Paris Cityscape, focusing on the timeless architecture of the Île de la Cité viewed across the Seine.
What distinguishes this work from typical Parisian street scenes is Yan’s prestigious status as an official Peintre de la Marine (Painter of the Navy). This rare, life-long appointment is one of the oldest and most respected honors in French art, granted by the Minister of Defense to artists who demonstrate extraordinary mastery of maritime and coastal subjects.
The composition utilizes a Post-Impressionist Watercolor style, favoring atmospheric perspective and a muted, elegant palette that evokes the soft light of a Parisian afternoon. As a highly Collectible Fine Art piece, it represents the intersection of Mid-Century French Art traditions and the elite technical standards required of a military-commissioned artist.
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- Dimensions
- 13.5ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 14.75ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Parchment
- Watercolor
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cornflower Blue
- Condition Notes
- Excellent vintage condition. The pigments remain vibrant with no signs of fading. Minimal age-appropriate toning to the paper edges. Signature … moreExcellent vintage condition. The pigments remain vibrant with no signs of fading. Minimal age-appropriate toning to the paper edges. Signature is clear and includes the artist's distinctive markings. less
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