20th Century French School - Le canal au pont de...
20th Century French School -Le canal au pont de Dordives, 1938
20th Century French School | France
Gouache on paper
Signed and dated: lower right “Oudin 1938.”
Dimensions:
Framed: 46 × 55 cm | 18.1 × 21.6 in
Artwork: 29 × 40 cm | 11.4 × 15.7 in
Provenance:
Private Collection.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Framed.
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Signed and dated: lower right “Oudin 1938.”
Le canal au pont de Dordives (1938) captures the tranquil poetry of rural France. A calm canal flows beneath a stone bridge, framed by trees and diffused light — the scene infused with quiet balance and harmony. Executed in gouache, the work’s surface has a soft, velvety quality that enhances its atmospheric calm.
The artist’s palette — muted greens, ochres, and pale blues — evokes the shimmer of water and air, while the bridge provides structure and rhythm. Every stroke feels deliberate yet spontaneous, revealing both observation and reverie.
Rooted in the French modernist sensibility, Le canal au pont de Dordives is more than a landscape; it is a meditation on stillness and transience. The painting distills a fleeting moment of peace, a poetic pause before the passage of time.
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20th Century French School -Le canal au pont de Dordives, 1938
20th Century French School | France
Gouache on paper
Signed and dated: lower right “Oudin 1938.”
Dimensions:
Framed: 46 × 55 cm | 18.1 × 21.6 in
Artwork: 29 × 40 cm | 11.4 × 15.7 in
Provenance:
Private Collection.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Framed.
Shipping:
Aurora & Athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. Coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer.
Estimated delivery: Within the EU: 3–7 days | Outside the EU: Approx. 2–4 weeks (destination-dependent).
Conditions of Sale:
All lots are sold as is. See Section 4 of our Terms and Conditions for return policy.
All inquiries must be made prior to bidding, as no further details can be provided after the sale.
By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions in full.
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Signed and dated: lower right “Oudin 1938.”
Le canal au pont de Dordives (1938) captures the tranquil poetry of rural France. A calm canal flows beneath a stone bridge, framed by trees and diffused light — the scene infused with quiet balance and harmony. Executed in gouache, the work’s surface has a soft, velvety quality that enhances its atmospheric calm.
The artist’s palette — muted greens, ochres, and pale blues — evokes the shimmer of water and air, while the bridge provides structure and rhythm. Every stroke feels deliberate yet spontaneous, revealing both observation and reverie.
Rooted in the French modernist sensibility, Le canal au pont de Dordives is more than a landscape; it is a meditation on stillness and transience. The painting distills a fleeting moment of peace, a poetic pause before the passage of time.