Sydney Lough Thompson (1877-1973) - Mount cook, Nouvelle-Zélande

\Artist: Sydney Lough Thompson (1877-1973)
Technique: Oil on canvas\Signature: Hand signed
Sydney Lough THOMPSON (1877-1973) "Mount Cook, Nouvelle-Zélande" Rare and superb depiction of Mount Cook by New Zealand artist Sydney Lough THOMPSON, who spent time in William BOUGUEREAU’s studio and at the Julian Academy early 20th century before returning to his native country where he became a teacher at Canterbury College school of art". From 1912 on, he regularly stayed in Concarneau, Brittany, France, painting its port over 500 times, which would become his iconic topic. He travels between France and New Zealand all his life long. He exhibits at the prestigious Parisian gallery Georges PETIT, as well as in Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland. . . A retrospective at the Pont-Aven Museum in 1992 was dedicated to him. His works, with their powerful post-impressionist touch, have very vivid colours that delight collectors. His ratings is high, his paintings are sought after both in France and in New Zealand! Oil on canvas 50 x 65 cm (Sold without frame) . Signed at the bottom right "S. L THOMPSON," dated "63" (for 1963) In excellent overall condition. On the back, a label with a title "A tarn near mount cook" Authenticity guaranteed - Sold with our gallery invoice The views of Mount Cook, New Zealand iconic mountain that is its highest point, by Sydney Lough THOMPSON are very rare and trade at high prices. We are a gallery specialising in 19th-20th century paintings; we are currently preparing the ‘catalogue raisonné’ of the painter, Ferdinand GUELDRY Secure shipment worldwide. #exclusiveartweek