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Mid-Century Fauvist Expressionist Paris Seine Landscape Oil Painting
Mid-Century Fauvist Expressionist Paris Seine Landscape Oil Painting
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Painted in Paris in 1955, this is a scene that fuses two of modern art's boldest instincts. From Fauvism comes the fearless color, greens thrown against blues, sudden strokes of red and yellow in the water and sky, chosen for feeling rather than fact. From Expressionism comes the energy, the thick churning brushwork laid on so heavily you can read every stroke, the sense of a whole scene in motion. The trees lean, the water moves, the sky churns. This is not the soft Impressionist Seine of postcards. It is louder, more physical, more alive. The energy is contagious.
Why We Love It
What we love is the freedom in it. This is a painter who committed fully to every stroke, never second-guessing, never tidying up, and that fearlessness is the whole feeling of the piece. Living with it is like a standing reminder to go after what you want without flinching.
It also earns its place as something genuinely uncommon. Most mid-century Seine scenes play it safe and pretty. This one refuses, pulling the color of the Fauves and the raw energy of the Expressionists into a single painting that brings real life into a room.
Key Features:
- Origin: France
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Period: Dated 1955
- Signature: Signed lower right by the artist
- Dimensions: 24" x 29.5"
- Condition: Great vintage condition. Please see photos for details.
DELIVERY & RETURNS
DELIVERY & RETURNS
✈️ Shipping & Delivery
We offer free shipping for all orders, with an expedited option available for those who consider waiting for art a form of exquisite torture. All items are insured and carefully packaged to ensure they arrive safely. Delivery typically takes 5–15 business days, depending on your location.
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If you have questions about shipping or customs, please don’t hesitate to message us at hello@rawbrush.com, we’re here to help.
Most of our paintings will be shipped straight from France unless specified otherwise. While we aim to send them your way as quickly as possible, very occasional delays may occur, as some of our beloved French partners have a certain je ne sais quoi and like to take their time preparing the paintings. You can’t rush good things in life, after all—and we’re talking about antique and vintage paintings here.
Return
We accept returns within 7 days of delivery.
We want you to be obsessed with your new painting. If it doesn’t feel right in your space, you may request a return within 7 days of delivery, as long as it’s returned in the same condition and original packaging. Return shipping is covered by the customer, and the artwork must be packed with great care; damage incurred during return transit may result in a reduced or declined refund. More details HERE
Gift cards are nonrefundable.
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