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Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port by Yvonne Canu
- This luminous masterwork demonstrates Yvonne Canu's masterful command of Pointillism
- This vibrant waterside scene captures the exceptional brilliance of this medieval French town
- Canu's methodical application of colors brings the picturesque locale to life
- Canu adopted Divisionism with the pointillist technique and made the style her own
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1921-2008 | French
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Signed "Canu" (lower right)
Signed and titled "Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port" (en verso)
Oil on canvas
A luminous testament to the enduring power of Neo-Impressionist technique, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port demonstrates Yvonne Canu's masterful command of Pointillism. This vibrant waterside scene captures the tranquil energy of a quaint French canal, rendered through thousands of meticulously applied dots of pure pigment that coalesce into a harmonious celebration of light.
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1921-2008 | French
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Signed "Canu" (lower right)
Signed and titled "Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port" (en verso)
Oil on canvas
A luminous testament to the enduring power of Neo-Impressionist technique, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port demonstrates Yvonne Canu's masterful command of Pointillism. This vibrant waterside scene captures the tranquil energy of a quaint French canal, rendered through thousands of meticulously applied dots of pure pigment that coalesce into a harmonious celebration of light.
Previously the capital of the Basque Region, the town of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port's stone bridge, depicted brilliantly in Canu's signature style, is one of the most iconic views of the town and serves as the starting point for pilgrims embarking on the Camino Francés. The composition reveals Canu's sophisticated approach, with vibrant oranges and yellows perfectly complementing the rich blues that dance across the sky and water.
Born in Morocco in 1921, Yvonne Canu traveled to Paris to study at the reputable École des Arts Décoratifs. She entered the circle of the French-Japanese painter Tsuguharu Foujita and the Impressionist Élisée Maclet, both of whom profoundly influenced the development of her style. She experimented with not only the Impressionist style but also Cubism early in her career. However, it would be the great Georges Seurat who had the most impact on her artistic aesthetic. Inspired by the artist's masterpiece A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Grande Jatte, Canu adopted Divisionism with the pointillist technique and made the style her own.
20th century
Canvas: 13" high x 16 3/4" wide (33 x 42.6 cm)
Frame: 21 1/2" high x 25" wide x 2" deep (54.6 x 63.5 x 5.1 cm)
| Maker: | Canu, Yvonne |
| Period: | 1919-Present |
| Origin: | France |
| Type: | Paintings |
| Style: | Post-Impressionism |
| Depth: | 2.0 in. (5.08 cm) |
| Width: | 25.0 in. (63.5 cm) |
| Height: | 21.5 in. (54.61 cm) |
| Canvas Width: | 16.750 in. (42.55 cm) |
| Canvas Height: | 13.000 in. (33.02 cm) |
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