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René Albert Raphaël Gouin
French Impressionist Oil on Canvas, Picnic by the Riverbank Dejeuner Sur l'Herbe

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Early 20th Century French oil on canvas landscape of a picnic on a riverbank by René Albert Raphaël Gouin. The painting is signed bottom right and there are stencil stamps to the back stretchers from an exhibition or catalogue raisonne. The painting is presented in a patinated wood frame. A wonderfully romantic and atmospheric scene of a woman and a girl on a riverbank. This painting captures a serene riverside scene enveloped in lush greenery. Dominated by vibrant shades of blue and green, the painting exudes a sense of tranquility and movement. In the foreground, a woman stands thoughtfully, accompanied by a child seated on the grass, absorbed in the peaceful surroundings. The river, reflecting the rich colours of the foliage, meanders gently through the landscape, enhancing the scene's idyllic quality. The dappled sunlight filtering through the trees adds depth and a lively contrast, skilfully blending impressionistic brushstrokes with vivid colour harmonies. The artist’s adept use of light invites viewers into this harmonious natural retreat, offering a glimpse of leisure and reflection. This work uniquely balances spontaneity with careful composition, creating a timeless portrayal of pastoral beauty. Gouin has a mastery of colour and perspective and he shows a consummate skill in this painting. A wonderful, joyous painting that would enhance any collection or interior. René Gouin was a French painter born in 1881 in Illiers and died in December 1949 in Chartres. Post-impressionist, this painter of landscapes and still lifes was a student of Aimé Perret, Gagliardini, Jules Lefèvre and Tony Robert-Fleury at the Académie Julian and the School of Fine Arts in Paris. He was friends with Roger de La Fresnaye and Charles Guerin. He exhibited in Paris at the Salon des Artistes Français from 1908 where he became a member in 1912. He won a silver medal and a gold medal. He also exhibited at the Salon d'Automne in 1928, 29 and 30 and those of the National Society of Fine Arts and Independents. He is a fine colourist who admired the volumes of Cézanne and the colours of Renoir.
  • Creator:
    René Albert Raphaël Gouin (1881 - 1949, French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.87 in (53 cm)Width: 28.15 in (71.5 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear and losses to the frame, some wear to paint in corners of canvas.
  • Gallery Location:
    Cotignac, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LG/Gouin/Picnic1stDibs: LU1430216405252

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