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French School MastersFrench School Impressionist Rural Landscape Signed oil paintingWar 2
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➡️Vivid Landscape⬅️
⏩It is signed R Dufils, probably Roland Dufils (1920-1973) Paris 7th ⏪
Roland Dufils was a French painter born in Maromme, a commune in the Normandy region of France. He later resided in Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville, another town in the same region. While his artistic career is limited (died at 53years old), his works suggest a focus on rural and pastoral scenes, possibly influenced by the Normandy countryside.
The painting signed "R. Dufils" featuring a rustic countryside scene with autumnal tones, aligns with this thematic focus. The use of earthy colors and depiction of traditional rural architecture indicate an appreciation for the natural and cultural heritage.
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⭐ Compositional Structure
Focal Point: The dark, triangular roof of the central farmhouse anchors the composition. Its sharp shape stands out against the soft verticals of the trees and horizontal brushstrokes of the ground and sky.
➡️Balance: The composition is asymmetrical yet harmonious. The tall trees on the left visually counterbalance the broader building on the right.
➡️Depth: Dufils uses atmospheric perspective—distant trees are painted with lighter, bluish hues to create the illusion of depth and mist.
➡️Movement: The eye is led diagonally from bottom left (reddish path) through the trees toward the farmhouse, and then upward to the sky.
🟢 Color Analysis
➡️Earth Tones Dominate: Ochres, siennas, umbers, and deep greens reflect a natural, organic palette.
➡️Sky Treatment: The sky has a delicate blend of purples, grays, whites, and pale blues—suggesting dusk or early morning.
➡️Use of Red: Subtle red accents in the soil or path add warmth and direct the viewer’s attention without overpowering the scene.
➡️Contrasts: Dark shadows under the roof and in tree trunks contrast softly with the illuminated areas of the wall and background foliage, enhancing volume and form.
🟢Technique Details
➡️Impasto Application: The trees and foliage have a textured surface, likely built with a palette knife or thick bristle brush.
➡️Blending: Sky and distant trees are softly blended, possibly with a scumbling technique to create atmospheric haze.
➡️Edges: Soft edges in the trees and distant structures convey depth, while crisper lines on the farmhouse assert its prominence.
🟢 Environmental & Seasonal Context
Season: The golden-brown foliage and bare limbs of some trees suggest late autumn, a time of transition and rest before winter.
Location Clues: Thatched roofs and low, plastered stone buildings are common in rural France, Belgium, or Luxembourg, possibly the Ardennes or Normandy.
Cultural Atmosphere: The painting evokes a pre-modern rural life untouched by industrialization—emphasizing simplicity, slowness, and self-reliance.
🟢 Emotional and Psychological Tone
Nostalgia: The subject and soft lighting conjure a deep sense of longing or memory—perhaps a reflection of the artist's past or cultural roots.
Quietude and Solitude: There are no figures or animals, enhancing a sense of silence and introspection.
Melancholic Beauty: The mood is peaceful but tinged with the sadness of seasonal decline—possibly suggesting the impermanence of rural life.
🟢Possible Symbolic Interpretation
Thatched Roof: Represents humility, tradition, and the endurance of rural architecture.
Trees with Autumn Leaves: Life’s natural cycle, fading beauty, or passage of time.
Empty Landscape: May suggest personal reflection, isolation, or meditation on memory and loss.
⭐ Framing Implications
The golden-brown wooden frame is wide and classic, likely added to increase the formality and value of a modest, rustic subject.
The warm tones of the frame enhance the earthy hues of the painting and suggest a museum-quality presentation, even for regional or modest works.
Technique: oil on canvas 38x46 cm / 15x18.1 inch
With a golden frame; 51x60cm /20.x23.6 inch
⏩Signed R dufils⏪
⭐Condition : ⭐- Vivid color. Good condition. Ready to hang.
⭐Provenance:⭐ Private collection - France. (Shipping from France is fast 4-6 days.)
- Creator:French School Masters (French)
- Creation Year:War 2
- Dimensions:Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Zofingen, CH
- Reference Number:Seller: Dufils1stDibs: LU2203216422372
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