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Bernadette KellyFrench Impressionist Oil Painting of a Coastal Village with Rocky Shoreline
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Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of a Coastal Village with Rocky Shoreline
by Bernadette Kelly (French b. 1933)
Unsigned
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Painting size: 9.75 inches (height) x 11.5 inches (width)
Condition: overall good and sound
Provenance: all the paintings we have for sale by this artist have come from their estate in Paris, France.
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This vibrant oil painting by French artist Bernadette Kelly captures the rugged beauty of a coastal village bathed in warm, golden light. The impressionistic brushwork brings movement and life to the scene, with earthy tones of ochre and burnt sienna contrasting beautifully against the cool blues of the sea and sky. The rocky shoreline in the foreground leads the viewer’s eye toward the cluster of buildings nestled along the cliffside, creating a dynamic sense of depth and atmosphere.
Kelly’s expressive handling of color and texture conveys the warmth of the Mediterranean coastline, where light dances on the water and shadows deepen against the weathered architecture. The loose, painterly strokes enhance the feeling of spontaneity, as if capturing a fleeting moment of seaside tranquility. Figures appear subtly within the landscape, adding a human presence to this sunlit retreat.
This evocative oil painting would make a stunning addition to any collection of European seascapes, particularly for collectors who appreciate impressionist depictions of coastal villages and the interplay of light and texture in plein-air compositions.
- Creator:Bernadette Kelly (1933, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509315977692
Bernadette Kelly
Bernadette Kelly was born in Bousquet d'Orb, Hérault in 1933. She studied at the School of Decorative Arts in Paris, from 1953 to 1956 as well as in the workshop of the famous artist, Marcel Gromaire. She went on to teach drawing at Yves Hersent's preparatory course for seven years, then devoted herself entirely to her work in painting and engraving from 1965.
Numerous exhibitions: Galerie Le Bateau Lavoir, Paris, Galerie Nadine Granier, Albi and others.

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