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Ferdinand Loyen du Puigaudeau (1864-1930)

Ferdinand Loyen du Puigaudeau (1864-1930)

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Coucher de soleil sur la Loire gelée, Nantes
Oil on canvas
France, 1917
 
Ornamental gold gilded frame
81.3 x 100.3 cm / 100.6 x 120.7 cm
 
Signed and dated lower left:
F du Puigaudeau 1917
 
Excellent condition
 

  • Serene winterlandscape

    The painting captures a serene winter sunset over the frozen Loire River in Nantes.  The city of Nantes is in the background. The scene is characterized by its tranquil and almost magical atmosphere, with the setting sun casting a warm, golden glow over the icy landscape.

     

     

    The sunset provides a soft, warm light that contrasts beautifully with the cold, icy surface of the river.

    The overall mood is peaceful and contemplative, evoking a sense of calm and stillness.

     

     

    Impressionism

     

    Du Puigaudeau’s style in this painting is impressionistic, focusing on the effects of light and color rather than detailed realism.

     

    The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, capturing the fleeting quality of the sunset and the texture of the ice.

     

    The use of warm oranges and yellows for the sunset contrasts with the cool blues and whites of the ice, creating a harmonious balance.

    This painting is a beautiful example of how Du Puigaudeau used light and color to convey the beauty and tranquility of natural scenes.

     

     

  • Ferdinand Loyen du Puigaudeau (1864-1930)

    Ferdinand Loyen du Puigaudeau was a notable French painter born on April 4, 1864, in Nantes, France. After the death of his parents, he was raised by his uncle, who supported his artistic ambitions. 

     

    Du Puigaudeau began his self-taught journey in painting in 1882, traveling to Rome, Belgium, and Tunisia to hone his skills.

     

     

    Paul Gauguin

     

    In 1886, he joined the artist colony in Pont-Aven, where he met Paul Gauguin, whose use of vibrant colors influenced du Puigaudeau’s work. His paintings often depicted scenes of village life, landscapes, and nocturnal festivities, characterized by their vivid color and light effects.

     

     

    First Solo Exhibition

     

    Du Puigaudeau exhibited with the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in 1890 and participated in the 1900 Exposition Universelle. He held his first solo exhibition in 1903 and spent the following years between Italy and France, producing significant works during his time in Venice.

     

    Du Puigaudeau passed away on September 19, 1930, in Le Croisic, France.

     

     

     

    Museums

     

    • Madrid, Spain, Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza  
    • Indianapolis US,  Museum of Art 
    • Quimper, France Musée des Beaux-Arts
    • And more

     

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