Lucien Quenard, Mountain Landscape with Snow-Covered Alps, Oil on Panel, Early 20th Century, Framed

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The category antique paintings, snow-covered mountain landscapes, depicts a striking winter alpine scenery dominated by Pointe Percée,

the symbolic peak … Read more The category antique paintings, snow-covered mountain landscapes, depicts a striking winter alpine scenery dominated by Pointe Percée,

the symbolic peak of the Aravis mountain range, located near Sallanches, in the Haute-Savoie department, France.

This mountain massif, renowned for its rocky profiles and snow-covered faces, is among the most iconic subjects of the French Alps.

The artwork is an oil painting on isorel, a rigid support widely used during the 20th century for its structural stability and excellent chromatic performance.

In the foreground, a mountain chalet appears partially buried in snow, set within a silent alpine plateau, while in the background the peaks of Pointe Percée

rise dramatically, illuminated by a warm pinkish light, typical of sunrise or sunset at high altitude.

The pictorial style is associated with French Post-Impressionism, characterized by controlled brushwork, careful attention to natural light,

and a poetic interpretation of alpine landscapes.

The subject clearly reflects the deep connection of Lucien Quenard with the French Alps and the Dauphiné-Savoy region.

This mountain painting is an oil on panel, dating from the early decades of the 20th century.

The artwork is housed in an original carved and lacquered wooden frame, contemporary with the painting.

The painting is signed lower right by Lucien Quenard (1902-1995), a French painter active mainly during the 20th century, especially known

for his mountain landscapes and Impressionist-Post-Impressionist works.

Quenard is remembered as a specialist in alpine landscape painting, frequently depicting Mont Blanc, the snow-covered landscapes

of the Western Alps, the Belledonne range, and other high-mountain natural views.

Both the painting and frame have been professionally and carefully restored.

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Panel size: 90 × 50 cm
Overall size with frame: 105 × 65 cm
Depth: 7 cm
Weight: 2 kg This piece has an attribution mark,
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