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Yves Calméjane
"The Fierce Seasons", Bold Fauvist French Autumnal Landscape Oil Painting

2023

$3,444.66
£2,564.33
€2,875
CA$4,718.33
A$5,247.81
CHF 2,740.24
MX$63,860.26
NOK 34,997.09
SEK 32,821.09
DKK 21,886.37
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"The Fierce Seasons" (the original French title, "les Saisons fauves", could also be translated as "The Fauvist Seasons") by Yves Calméjane, is a captivating oil on canvas that measures approximately 38.2 inches by 51.2 inches. This artwork immerses the viewer in the rustic beauty of the Dordogne, a region renowned for its picturesque landscapes and rich history. Calméjane's painting exudes the vivid colors and bold brushstrokes that are characteristic of Fauvism, a style that prioritized painterly qualities and strong color over the representational or realistic values retained by Impressionism. The title itself pays homage to this movement, with "fauves" literally meaning "wild beasts," a term that was originally used derogatorily towards the works of Matisse and his peers, only to be embraced later as a badge of their innovative spirit. In "The Fierce Seasons," the artist's inspiration from the Fauvist masters is evident. He uses explosive reds, oranges, and yellows to depict the wild beauty of the Dordogne's autumnal flora. The sinuous path leading through the landscape invites the viewer to wander through the rolling fields, under a sky suggestive of the changing moods of the seasons. "The Fierce Seasons" by Yves Calméjane conveys the grandeur of the Dordogne landscape through its generous canvas size, offering a broad and immersive window into a world where nature's raw beauty is rendered in strokes that are at once untamed and meticulously placed. Calméjane brings the Dordogne to life with a vibrancy that speaks not only to the eyes but also to the soul, encouraging a moment of pause to reflect on the enduring allure of nature's ever-changing canvas. 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: 38.19 in (97 cm)Width: 51.19 in (130 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Clermont-Ferrand, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1041113452532

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