Framed Oil On Canvas, Église de Quilleboeuf, Louis Jacques Vigon (1897–1985)

Framed Oil On Canvas, Église de Quilleboeuf,  Louis Jacques Vigon (1897–1985)
 
Framed outer dimensions approx. 64x55 cm
 
Condition - Some surface dirt can be seen in the photographs. Also 
craquelure due to age.
 
PROVENANCE:
Poet Marc Chesneau (1899-1980), later bequeathed to his son. Marc Chesneau was born in Rouen, France, and came to Stockholm in 1944 as a refugee.
 
 
Église de Quilleboeuf

Louis Jacques Vigon (1897–1985)
Oil on canvas

This striking landscape by Louis Jacques Vigon captures the Église de Quilleboeuf, a historic church nestled in the lush countryside of Normandy, France. Vigon’s distinctive use of bold brushstrokes and a rich, expressive palette lend the scene a dynamic yet serene quality. The play of light and shadow across the foliage and the church’s rustic architecture reflects his mastery of Post-Impressionist and Fauvist influences, where colour and form take precedence over rigid detail.

Vigon, an esteemed French landscape painter, was known for his ability to translate the essence of rural France onto canvas. He often portrays idyllic villages, waterways, and verdant pastures with a strikingly modern approach. This piece's loose, painterly style suggests a deep appreciation for atmospheric conditions and the changing light, making this work a fine example of his oeuvre.

This painting showcases Vigon’s skill in rendering nature with vibrant movement and depth and serves as a historical document of Quilleboeuf, a location with rich maritime and architectural heritage.