Mid 20th Century Lucien Potronat - Villa Near the Cote d'Azur Baie d'Agay - Oil on Canvas

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Fresh from an estate in Central Florida this lovely painting will bring an aura of the South of France to … Read more Fresh from an estate in Central Florida this lovely painting will bring an aura of the South of France to any room. Can't you just feel the breeze blowing off the bay? Oil on canvas 18 1/2' X 21 1/2' in a 24 1/2" x 27 1/2' frame. FREE SHIPPING!

Lucien Potronat was a French painter best known for his depictions of picturesque villas set in the countryside of the French Riviera. The artist painted with a warm, muted palette, and utilized loose brushstrokes like those of Impressionist Claude Monet. This is exemplified in the work Côte d'Azur. Born in 1889 in Lyon, France, he went on to study art there, later moving to Paris where he began exhibiting his work at the Salon. Potronat’s love of the French Riviera led to him permanently move there in the 1930s. Notably, he is the father of the artist Jean Potrant. His work is in the collection of the Southport Arts Centre in the United Kingdom. Potronat died in 1974 in France.
Baie d'Agay (Agay Bay) is a picturesque inlet on the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), part of the town of Saint-Raphaël, known for its sandy beaches, clear waters, dramatic red Esterel Massif backdrop, and charming seaside village atmosphere, offering a mix of relaxation, water sports, and easy access to coastal drives and nearby towns like Cannes and Saint-Tropez. See less