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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.
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Artist: Henry Meylan
Small country lane
Small country lane

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...

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Late 20th Century Henry Meylan Paintings

Materials

Oil

Draft horses
Draft horses

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...

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1940s Henry Meylan Paintings

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Oil

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Oil Painting of Seated Nude Woman
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Oil Painting of Seated Nude Woman

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Oil Painting of Seated Nude Woman

By Henry Meylan

Located in Genève, GE

Work on canvas signed 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, ...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Henry Meylan Paintings

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Oil

Young Woman Reading, Oil on Wood, Mid-20th Century, Framed
Young Woman Reading, Oil on Wood, Mid-20th Century, Framed

Young Woman Reading, Oil on Wood, Mid-20th Century, Framed

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Henry Meylan Paintings

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Oil

Baby sitting in his bassinet
Baby sitting in his bassinet

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...

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Mid-20th Century Henry Meylan Paintings

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Oil

Still Life at Tea Time, Oil on Canvas, 1920s, Unframed, Good Condition
Still Life at Tea Time, Oil on Canvas, 1920s, Unframed, Good Condition

Still Life at Tea Time, Oil on Canvas, 1920s, Unframed, Good Condition

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...

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1920s Henry Meylan Paintings

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Oil

Young woman sitting topless
Young woman sitting topless

Young woman sitting topless

By Henry Meylan

Located in Genève, GE

Work on canvas

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Early 20th Century Henry Meylan Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rousseau Island in Geneva, Framed Gouache Painting, Mid-20th Century
Rousseau Island in Geneva, Framed Gouache Painting, Mid-20th Century

Rousseau Island in Geneva, Framed Gouache Painting, Mid-20th Century

By Henry Meylan

Located in Genève, GE

Signed "Meylan" in the lower right corner. The artwork is presented in its original gilded wooden frame with a glass cover. Dimensions with frame: 75 x 96 x 3.3 cm. This charming mo...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Henry Meylan Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

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