Henry Meylan Paintings
Swiss, 1895-1980
Born in Le Sentier in 1895 and died in Geneva in 1980, Henry Meylan studied at the Geneva School of Fine Arts from 1918 to 1920. ... During the Second World War, Henry Meylan became a draftsman and retraced the daily life of the troops of May 1939 and March 1945.to
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Artist: Henry Meylan
Draft horses
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Dimensions with frame 58 x 66 x 5 cm
This painting depicts three massive draft horses, majestically posed in an open field, under a soft, cloudy sky. The artist captur...
Category
1940s Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still life at tea time
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Still life at tea time
This captivating still life presents a harmonious arrangement of everyday objects on a wooden table. To the left, a finely detailed glass carafe...
Category
1920s Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Oil
Woman posing nude
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
dimensions with frame : 101 x 86.5 x 3 cm
This painting presents a seated nude woman, expressing a captivating presence. The rich, varied tones of the palette, from de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Oil
Caravan and Gypsies
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Artwork back of the canvas
- Lying naked woman
Category
Early 20th Century Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Oil
Young Spaniard with mantilla and fan
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on wood
Category
1920s Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hunting game
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on wood
Golden wooden frame
73 x 87 x 4 cm
Category
1950s Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Oil
Young woman sitting topless
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mother and child
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Golden wooden frame
53.5 x 46 x 3 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small country lane
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
This artistic work depicts a captivating rural scene, imbued with tranquility and simplicity. In the center of the composition, a dirt road invites the viewer to get lost in this picturesque landscape. Earthy tones dominate the canvas, evoking an autumnal or winter atmosphere, where leaves are absent, leaving bare branches dancing in the gray sky. The house with its red roofs immediately catches the eye, contrasting with the shades of browns and greens in the rest of the painting. This pop of bright color serves as a focal point, suggesting warmth and refuge beyond the apparent coldness of the surroundings. The trees, stripped of their foliage, stand on either side of the path, forming a sort of natural corridor that guides the eye towards the background. The juxtaposition of the stone walls on the left and the wooden fence on the right creates a visual tension between nature and human architecture, reflecting a harmony typical of country landscapes. The use of light is subtle but effective, casting a soft glow that envelops the scene in a soft and serene aura. The cloudy sky brings an additional dimension, accentuating the impression of calm and silence...
Category
Late 20th Century Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Oil
Next to the railway
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Oil
Crusade scene
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on wood
Wooden frame and gilded plaster
97 x 83.5 x 5 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Oil
Europe and Zeus
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Golden wooden frame
59.5 x 69 x 2.5 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Oil
Young woman reading
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on wood
Golden wooden frame
78 x 94 x 4 cm
This work of art, a painting, features a woman with a rosy complexion and introspective expression, holding a book. She is dressed in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Oil
Painter at his easel painting woman and child
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Golden wooden frame
70 x 61.5 x 6 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Oil
Baby sitting in his bassinet
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
This is a remarkable painting, depicting a young child sitting comfortably in a cradle in vibrant colours. The artist has mastered contrasts magnificently, using mainly shades of blu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Oil
Works in the street
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Golden wooden frame
115.5 x 88 x 5 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rousseau Island, Geneva
By Henry Meylan
Located in Genève, GE
Work on paper
Golden wooden frame with glass pane
75 x 96 x 3.3 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Henry Meylan Paintings
Materials
Gouache
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