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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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
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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
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
$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 Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Celestino Piatti
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
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
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
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
Large Post Modern Nude Signed Lithograph
Located in Redding, CT
Limited edition silkscreen "Galaxy" 99/100 . Gorgeous post modern of a nude. Signed illegibly lower right. Framed in a gray gloss plastic frame consistent with the 1980's style as we...
Glass, Plastic, Plexiglass, Paper
Original Lithograph by James Carter with Southwest Pottery Theme
By James Carter
Located in New York, NY
Original Signed lithograph titled "Shield" by James Carter. It also has a custom burled elm frame. This piece has been floated and features hues of teal, terra cotta, sea foam green,...
Paper
Michael Piquette Op Art Aluminum Decorative Wall Art
By Victor Vasarely
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michael Piquette " Nuit Blanche a Amsterdam " futuristic op art print on aluminum. Dated 2014-15 edition 2 of 5.
Aluminum
French Contemporary Mirror, Verdi by Pascal & Annie
By Pascal & Annie
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary artistic mirror. Sculptural composition in the shape of a face, hand carved. Original creation of materials and colors. Limited edition, number 1 out of 8. In the back, ...
Wood
French Contemporary Mirror, "Moisson" by Pascal & Annie
By Pascal & Annie
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary artistic mirror. Sculptural composition in the shape of a face, hand-carved. Original creation of materials and colors. Limited edition, number 7 out of 8. In the back, ...
Gesso, Wood
French Contemporary Mirror, "Toho" by Pascal & Annie
By Pascal & Annie
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary artistic mirror. Octogonal shape sculptural composition, hand carved. Original creation of materials and colors. Limited edition, number 1 out of 8. In the back, signed ...
Gesso, Wood
Framed Courrèges Owl Scarf from Paris France
Located in New York, NY
Courrèges cotton scarf in excellent condition found in Paris, France. Features bold pop-art style owl sitting on the Courrèges Paris logo. Set in a modern espresso teak box frame. ...
Wood, Teak, Cotton
French Contemporary Mirror, "Perle" by Pascal & Annie
By Pascal & Annie
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary artistic mirror. Sculptural composition, hand carved. Original creation of materials and colors. Limited edition, number 6 out of 8. In the back, signed by Pascal & Anni...
Wood, Gesso, Mirror
French Contemporary Mirror, "Ocean" by Pascal & Annie
By Pascal & Annie
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary artistic mirror. Sculptural composition, hand carved. Original creation of materials and colors. Unique piece (One of a kind). By Pascal & Annie Leniau, year 2017.
Gesso, Wood, Glass
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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...