Impressionist French Coastal Oil Painting Martigues. Andre Beronneau

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A large Impressionist oil on canvas titled 'Martigues', by listed French artist, Andre Beronneau (1886 - 1973). This lovely nautical … Read more A large Impressionist oil on canvas titled 'Martigues', by listed French artist, Andre Beronneau (1886 - 1973). This lovely nautical painting depicts boats on the canal at Martigues in the South of France. The work is filled with wonderful color and light, from the beautiful flowers and foliage hanging over the stone work to the luminous reflections in the water. This work is rich with impasto and detail. It is signed lower left and titled verso. Provenance: private French collection. Sight: 22"L x 18"H.
Beronneau, a highly sought after artist. exhibited at the Salon des Independants from 1926 - 1935. He painted primarily Mediterranean scenes.

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