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Christian Brechneff
Pic Paradis Sunset Pastel Series 17, nature, landscape, colorful

2020

$7,000
£5,291.13
€6,080.45
CA$9,747.46
A$10,843.65
CHF 5,684.38
MX$132,506.71
NOK 72,383.43
SEK 68,138.98
DKK 45,388.27
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A series of paintings depicting the sunset views from Pic Paradis, the highest point on the island of St. Martin. The paintings capture nature untamed in sea, sky, and sun. Images 1-6 Pastels on Bugra Hahnenmühle paper Each 9” x 12”, 9” x 82” overall (dimension variable) Christian Brechneff was born in the Belgian Congo in 1950, raised in Switzerland and later came to study in the United States. In 1975 he received a Masters of Art degree from London’s College of Art. Known internationally for his exuberantly expressive pastel and oil landscapes as well as his ruddy ink flower drawings, Brechneff has won numerous awards. His work has been exhibited in museums and galleries across the globe including Daniel Blaise Thorens Fine Art Gallery in Basel, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the National Gallery in Athens, Karouzou Gallery in Zurich, and now at Hal Bromm Gallery in Tribeca. Christian Brechneff began creating sunscapes from his rooftop on Sifnos, Greece where he has lived each summer since the early 70s. His work moves seamlessly from sunrises to sunsets, continually deploying striking contrasts and fervent gestures.
  • Creator:
    Christian Brechneff (b. 1950, Congolese)
  • Creation Year:
    2020
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU150828110092

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