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
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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
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
Marc Roussel French Ceramist, Saint Portrait, Vallauris, 1960s
By Marc Roussel
Located in Paris, France
A very rare and beautiful portrait of a Saint, a polychrome ceramic signed hand on the reverse Marc Roussel. Marc Roussel is the father in Law of François Lembo, as his son-in-law h...
Ceramic
Contemporary Art Painting, Dated and Signed "LM 91"
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Contemporary art painting, dated and signed "LM 91" Measures: H. 84 W. 63 cm H. 33 W. 24.8 in.
$200Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.5 in W 11.5 in D 0.01 in
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
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 28 in D 7 in
Vintage Metal Tree Wall Art Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage metal tree wall art, three trees. Comes ready to hang.
Metal
Gorgeous Pair of Curtis Jere Wall Art
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Curtis Jere metal sculpted wall art, these abstract items would make a great addition to any home or office. Featured with the pair is a cert...
Metal
Dusk Resin Art Wall by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
It is a geometric, simple and contemporary piece with a lot of personality that will complement any space. You can hang the piece on a wall or place it on a table and lean it agains...
Resin
Confetti Resin Wall Art by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
It is a geometric, simple and contemporary piece with a lot of personality. It will add a playful and colorful touch to your kids room. You can hang the piece on a wall or place it ...
Resin
Sand Resin Art Wall by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
It is a geometric, simple and contemporary piece with a lot of personality that will complement any space. You can hang the piece on a wall or place it on a table and lean it against the wall. Material: Base:beige traslucid resin in satin finish. Spheres: traslucid beige resin with marbleized...
Resin
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
Mid-Century Modern Standing Tile Art, 1960s, Good Condition
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
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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...