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Adolphe Gaussen
Mediterranean Sea, Original Impressionist Large Watercolor, French Painter

1900 c.

About the Item

*Dimensions include the frame Adolphe Gaussen's watercolor presents a vibrant coastal scene, employing light and color in a manner that is reminiscent of the Impressionist masters. The loose, fluid brushstrokes and the airy depiction of the sky and sea capture the light's interplay with nature, evoking a sense of spontaneity and momentary impression that is central to Impressionism. The use of color in this piece, with its bright greens and earthy browns against the softer blues and whites, parallels the Impressionist palette, which often focused on natural light and its effects on the landscape. The painting's composition, with its emphasis on the beauty of the natural setting rather than a narrative, is reflective of the work of artists like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, who both painted en plein air to capture the transient qualities of the environment. Gaussen's watercolor shares with these artists a common desire to depict the world as it is perceived, in a particular fleeting moment, rather than as a fixed image.
  • Creator:
    Adolphe Gaussen (1871 - 1957, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1900 c.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.17 in (69 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2502213918542
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