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Learn MoreLa Colombe by Jean Jules Cavaillès
- This still life is a masterful use of bold, expressive color by Jean Jules Cavaillès
- The dove, a symbol of peace and harmony, adds a poetic dimension to the composition
- It epitomizes Cavaillès' Fauvist-influenced, joyful depiction of life’s simple pleasures
- The painting is to be included in the forthcoming Cavaillès catalogue raisonné
- Get complete item description here
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Description
Jean Jules Cavaillès
1901–1977 | French
La Colombe
(The Dove)
Signed "J. Cavaillès" (lower right and on reverse)
Oil on canvas
Jules Cavaillès' La Colombe embodies the artist's vibrant and uplifting approach to still life, distinguished by his use of pure, bold color and expressive compositions. The lively interplay of red, green, pink and blue hues radiates a sense of joy, while the overflowing bouquet and leaves bring an exuberant vitality to. . .
1901–1977 | French
La Colombe
(The Dove)
Signed "J. Cavaillès" (lower right and on reverse)
Oil on canvas
Jules Cavaillès' La Colombe embodies the artist's vibrant and uplifting approach to still life, distinguished by his use of pure, bold color and expressive compositions. The lively interplay of red, green, pink and blue hues radiates a sense of joy, while the overflowing bouquet and leaves bring an exuberant vitality to. . .
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Jean Jules Cavaillès
1901–1977 | French
La Colombe
(The Dove)
Signed "J. Cavaillès" (lower right and on reverse)
Oil on canvas
Jules Cavaillès' La Colombe embodies the artist's vibrant and uplifting approach to still life, distinguished by his use of pure, bold color and expressive compositions. The lively interplay of red, green, pink and blue hues radiates a sense of joy, while the overflowing bouquet and leaves bring an exuberant vitality to the canvas. In the foreground, the inclusion of a charming dove—a common motif in Cavaillès' work—symbolizes love, peace and harmony, heightening the sense of serenity conveyed by the composition.
In La Colombe, Cavaillès skillfully manipulates color and form, evoking a joyful spirit that is a hallmark of his oeuvre. The dove, pot of flowers and bright red table all reflect his mastery of balancing the Fauvist-inspired vibrant palette with a more restrained, soft realism. This painting perfectly captures the simple pleasures of life, imbuing the work with a deep sense of warmth and tranquility.
Jules Cavaillès, an influential figure in the Post-Impressionist and Fauvist movements, is celebrated for his mastery of color and light. His works are noted for their optimistic, vibrant depictions of ordinary scenes that epitomize joie de vivre. He and a like-minded group of artists in Paris formed a movement called La Réalité Poétique, which celebrated the lyrical, emotional layers of everyday life. Cavaillès exhibited in Paris at major Salons, taught at the École des Arts Décoratifs and his works reside in prominent institutions like the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris.
Circa 1956
This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné being prepared by the Jules Cavaillès Research Center under the registration number S_12_009.
Canvas: 25 3/4" high x 32 1/8" wide (65.41 x 81.60 cm)
Frame: 27 1/4" high x 33 1/2" wide x 2 3/8" deep (69.22 x 85.09 x 6.03 cm)
Provenance:
Galerie Romanet, Paris (acquired by 1956)
Braswell Galleries, Norwalk, Connecticut
Acquired from the above in 2012
Private collection, New York
1901–1977 | French
La Colombe
(The Dove)
Signed "J. Cavaillès" (lower right and on reverse)
Oil on canvas
Jules Cavaillès' La Colombe embodies the artist's vibrant and uplifting approach to still life, distinguished by his use of pure, bold color and expressive compositions. The lively interplay of red, green, pink and blue hues radiates a sense of joy, while the overflowing bouquet and leaves bring an exuberant vitality to the canvas. In the foreground, the inclusion of a charming dove—a common motif in Cavaillès' work—symbolizes love, peace and harmony, heightening the sense of serenity conveyed by the composition.
In La Colombe, Cavaillès skillfully manipulates color and form, evoking a joyful spirit that is a hallmark of his oeuvre. The dove, pot of flowers and bright red table all reflect his mastery of balancing the Fauvist-inspired vibrant palette with a more restrained, soft realism. This painting perfectly captures the simple pleasures of life, imbuing the work with a deep sense of warmth and tranquility.
Jules Cavaillès, an influential figure in the Post-Impressionist and Fauvist movements, is celebrated for his mastery of color and light. His works are noted for their optimistic, vibrant depictions of ordinary scenes that epitomize joie de vivre. He and a like-minded group of artists in Paris formed a movement called La Réalité Poétique, which celebrated the lyrical, emotional layers of everyday life. Cavaillès exhibited in Paris at major Salons, taught at the École des Arts Décoratifs and his works reside in prominent institutions like the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris.
Circa 1956
This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné being prepared by the Jules Cavaillès Research Center under the registration number S_12_009.
Canvas: 25 3/4" high x 32 1/8" wide (65.41 x 81.60 cm)
Frame: 27 1/4" high x 33 1/2" wide x 2 3/8" deep (69.22 x 85.09 x 6.03 cm)
Provenance:
Galerie Romanet, Paris (acquired by 1956)
Braswell Galleries, Norwalk, Connecticut
Acquired from the above in 2012
Private collection, New York
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Specifications
| Maker: | Cavaillès, Jean Jules |
| Period: | 1919-Present |
| Origin: | France |
| Type: | Paintings |
| Style: | Post-Impressionism |
| Depth: | 2.38 in. (6.03 cm) |
| Width: | 33.5 in. (85.09 cm) |
| Height: | 27.25 in. (69.22 cm) |
| Canvas Width: | 32.125 in. (81.6 cm) |
| Canvas Height: | 25.750 in. (65.41 cm) |
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