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Francois Pascal
Landscape in Provence Watercolor Painting by Francois Pascal

circa 1940

About the Item

This lovely watercolor painting on Arches paper features a landscape view in Provence. This typical Mediterranean country house in the south of France has a veranda and the Saint Victoire Mountain in the background (near Aix-en-Provence). The academic design by Francois Pascal (France - ?-1948) is signed on the bottom left corner, signature with an anchor. The painting was recently re-framed with an elegant white and gilded striped wood frame with fresh orange matte and acrylic glass protection. Measurements: With frame: 27.38 in. wide (69.5 cm) x 19.13 in. high (48.5 cm). Opening view: 20.88 in. wide (53 cm) x 12.63 in. high (32 cm). Note: Francois Pascal, France (? - 1948). Francois Pascal was a member of the official painters of the French National Navy. He was nominated in 1936. About the Official Painters of the French Navy: The official directory of marine painters was created in France during the July Monarchy in 1830. This directory remained up-to-date until April 2nd, 1981. Since the 14th century, France has appointed painters to decorate royal ships. Several of these painters were appointed by Richelieu (Prime Minister of King Louis XIII of France from 1624 to 1642). The title of the painter of the Navy does not give a right to any remuneration but gains access to facilities for accomplishing missions at sea on the ships of the French National Navy. The French Navy painters can add an anchor to their signatures. There are two categories of official painters; approved painters appointed for three years and renewable and permanent painters. The ideal marine painter: 1: You have to be a painter, therefore an artist, like all artists, your painting must evolve. Indeed a painter of the French Navy must accurately take part in military iconography, a painter of the Navy was to serve the Navy usefully. A French Navy painter must enter the general movement of art. 2: You have to tell the maritime history and be a witness, an actor in the event. 3: A French Navy painter is often an engraver. He can illustrate books and design posters, and he must also be a portraitist. They often use watercolor paint because it dries quickly and is easy to carry.
  • Creator:
    Francois Pascal (French)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1940
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)Width: 27.37 in (69.5 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Light rust stains on the paper are apparent in the sky (check the close-up).
  • Gallery Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 4T0551stDibs: LU1212212509182
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