French artist Yvonne Canu was transfixed by Pointillism, a technique that was pioneered in the 19th century by Georges Seurat, and devoted her career to mastering it. Over half a century after Seurat’s death, Canu gravitated towards French Postimpressionism and was pivotal in carrying Pointillism into the modern era.
Born in Morocco, Canu studied in Paris at the École des Arts Decoratifs until the start of WWII. Following the war, she met French painter Élisée Maclet and French-Japanese artist Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita who were influential in her exploration of Impressionist art. She also studied Cubism at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière alongside prolific French artist Ossip Zadkine.
Seeing Seurat’s masterpiece A Sunday on La Grande Jatte ultimately set Canu on a path to understand the complexities of his practice. She investigated Seurat’s use of complementary color and studied the work of French chemist Michel Eugène Chevreul, who in the 19th century worked as the director of the famous Parisian tapestry factory, Gobelins Manufactory. In her work, she experimented with dabbing colors in such a way as to allow the viewer to perceive the greater tableau from afar.
Through this approach, Canu championed a colorful approach to water scenes including seascapes, harbors and rivers. Critics have drawn comparisons between Canu’s work and other 20th-century French artists who expanded on the innovative artistic ideas established in the 19th century.
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Original Seascape Lithograph by Yvonne Canu, Pointillism Style
By Yvonne Canu
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning original seascape lithograph by listed French painter, Yvonne Canu. Truly captivating colors, magnificent "pointillism" method. Poin...
Paper
$2,400Sale Price|31% Off
Yvonne Canu Seascape Lithograph French Pointillism Art
By Yvonne Canu
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning original seascape lithograph by listed French painter, Yvonne Canu. Truly captivating colors, magnificent "pointillism" method. Poin...
Paper, Paint
Original Abstract Acrylic on Board by Rick Orr
By Rick Orr
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Original large abstract painting by American listed artist Rick Orr. This is an acrylic on board, with a gold leaf wood frame. Measurements: 53.25” Wide, 29.25” High. 1.25” Deep.
Gold Leaf
Vintage Alexander Calder lithograph (1970s Calder prints)
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage early 1970s Alexander Calder off-set lithograph: Published by Art in America, circa early 1970s. Good to very good overall vintage condition. Printed signature from an editi...
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Glass Mosaic Wall Art by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid century decorative glass wall art is hand cut and made by hand by skillful artisans in Brooklyn, and framed in natural solid oak. Resistant to fading and aging. Limited e...
Stained Glass, Oak
"Doublure" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Canvas, Bamboo, Paper, Silk
"Scholar" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...
Canvas, Bamboo, Paper
$272Sale Price|65% Off
H 16 in W 20 in D 1 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Woven Textile Framed Abstract Wall Art, circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Medium Size Mid Century Modern Woven Textile Framed Abstract / Folk Wall Art. Circa 1970s Features a handwoven abstract geometric pattern in a e...
Aluminum
Line Drawing by Jean Negulesco
By Jean Negulesco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful continuous black line drawing of a woman by Jean Negulesco. Vintage color serigraph print with blind stamp in corner. New custom maple frame with UV plexi.
Maple, Paper
Vintage Paul Jenkins Lithograph
By Paul Jenkins
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Paul Jenkins off-set lithograph: Published by Art in America, circa early 1970s Very good vintage condition; contains fold-line as issued Measures: 11 x 14 inches. Printed ...
Paper
Vintage 1980s Memphis Style 3D Mixed Media Painting, Signed, 36x44"
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A dynamic 1980s Memphis-style mixed-media combine by Johnston, this sculptural wall work bursts with color, geometry, and dimensional energy. Layered plywood panels in vivid pink a...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Standing Tile Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage standing art features detailed tile work on a sturdy base. Very impressive addition to any interior or home. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Ceramic
Frank Lane 1970s Tree of Life Fiber Art Rug Wall Hanging
By (after) Gustav Klimt
Located in Chattanooga, TN
1970s fiber art wall hanging attributed to Frank S. Lane of Ozark, Arkansas. The carpet sections are masterfully sewed together to create a stunning “Tree of Life” inspired design. B...
Textile, Wood
$2,750 / set
H 14.5 in W 10 in D 0.5 in
Celestino Piatti Ceramic Art Tiles in Picasso Style Post Modern
By Celestino Piatti, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of three, fire, wind, earth, original post modern ceramic tiles by Celestino Piatti. Celestino Piatti (1922 – 2007) – A set of Three 1980s ceramic tiles from the series Earth,...
Ceramic
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H 27.5 in W 31.375 in D 2 in
Yvonne Canu “Les Regates” French Pointillist Impressionist School Harbor Oil
By Yvonne Canu
Located in Atlanta, GA
Yvonne Canu (French, 1921-2008), “Les Regates”. A fine French Pointillist oil on canvas painting of sailboats in the harbor. The scene also includes...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
"Vue du Port, St Tropez" by Yvonne Canu
By Yvonne Canu
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Canvas measurement: 21" x 29" and with frame measures 30" x 39". Provenance: Purchased from Hilde Gerst Gallery in NYC in 1990, Private Collectio...
Paint
"St Tropez" by Yvonne Canu
By Yvonne Canu
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on canvas, signed lower right and titled on reverse. Canvas measurement: 24" x 32". Yvonne Canu was born in 1921 in Meknes in Morocco from French parents. She started her art stu...
Paint
"St Tropez" Pointillist Painting by Yvonne Canu
By Yvonne Canu
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on canvas, signed lower right and titled on reverse. Canvas measurement: 23.6" x 31.9". Yvonne Canu was born in 1921 in Meknes in Morocco from French parents. She started her ...
Paint
"A Day at the Beach" Pointillist Painting by Yvonne Canu
By Yvonne Canu
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Yvonne Canu was a French painter who belonged to a group of 20th century artists who looked to and expanded upon the theories of the divisioniste artists of the late 19th century. He...