Ref: 3122
The Mouth of the Loing
Pierre Eugène Montézin
Ref: 3122
The Mouth of the Loing
Pierre Eugène Montézin
20th Century
1933
Oil on canvas
38 x 61 cm (15 x 24 inches)
Signed lower left
1933
Oil on canvas
38 x 61 cm (15 x 24 inches)
Signed lower left
Provenance: Estate of Dr Jean Michaux
Description: Pierre MONTEZIN
(Paris 1874 – 1946 Moelan)
The Mouth of the Loing
Oil on canvas. 38 x 61 cm (frame: 53 x 76 cm)
Signed lower left
Owned by Dr Jean Michaud since 1933. The work was acquired during the artist’s solo exhibition at the Galerie Jean Charpentier; this is documented by a surviving receipt. The work is listed in the exhibition catalogue under number 81, which corresponds to the details on the receipt.
(Paris 1874 – 1946 Moelan)
The Mouth of the Loing
Oil on canvas. 38 x 61 cm (frame: 53 x 76 cm)
Signed lower left
Owned by Dr Jean Michaud since 1933. The work was acquired during the artist’s solo exhibition at the Galerie Jean Charpentier; this is documented by a surviving receipt. The work is listed in the exhibition catalogue under number 81, which corresponds to the details on the receipt.
Pierre Eugène Montézin
Pierre Eugène Montézin (1874–1946) was a French Post-Impressionist painter known for his vibrant landscapes and scenes of rural life. He studied in Paris and was influenced by Impressionism, particularly the works of Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro. Montézin developed a bright, luminous style characterized by thick brushwork, rich color, and a strong emphasis on natural light. He often painted en plein air, depicting fields, rivers, villages, and gardens across the French countryside. His works capture seasonal changes and atmospheric effects with sensitivity and energy. Montézin exhibited regularly at the Paris Salons, where he gained recognition and several awards for his landscapes. He was associated with the Société des Artistes Français and later became an official painter of the French Navy. His art reflects a continuation of Impressionist traditions into the early twentieth century, combined with a personal expressive touch. Today, Montézin is valued for his joyful and decorative interpretation of nature.
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