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Yves Calméjane
"The Path of Playing Hooky", French Countryside Way Through Fields Oil Painting

2023

About the Item

"The Path of Playing Hooky" ("Le chemin de l'école buissonnière"), by Yves Calméjane, is an evocative oil on canvas that sweeps the viewer into the pastoral tranquility of the Dordogne. The painting stands at approximately 44.9 inches tall by 57.5 inches wide, offering a generous window into the French countryside. Calméjane's work is a lyrical composition that captures the whimsical essence of stolen moments away from the routine, possibly drawing inspiration from the Impressionist movement with its loose brushwork and fascination with the play of light. The pathway, winding through the golden fields, bordered by the undulating forms of trees, invites the viewer on a leisurely escape into nature. The style of the painting, with its vibrant yet earthy palette, brings to mind the Fauvist artists' departure from natural colors in favor of bold, expressive hues. Yet, there's a softness to Calméjane's approach that suggests not just the physical path but also the emotional journey of the soul seeking solace in nature's embrace. The dimensions of the canvas give each brushstroke room to breathe, allowing the colors to resonate with the viewer's own memories of idyllic days spent outside the confines of four walls. "The Path of Playing Hooky" is more than just a visual feast ; it is an invitation to reminisce and to indulge in the simple joy of a moment of freedom in the countryside. Yves Calméjane is a French impressionist artist, mostly influenced by Auguste Chabaud and Jean Arène.
  • Creator:
    Yves Calméjane (1956, French)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44.89 in (114 cm)Width: 57.49 in (146 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Clermont-Ferrand, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1041113452492
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