Seascape with Shining Boats – Oil on canvas (high relief) by Louis-Édouard Garrido – 50x35 cm
🌟 A PRESTIGIOUS AND MUSEUM-QUALITY SIGNATURE
This original oil painting is not merely a decorative piece; it is a collector's item signed by a master of the Norman School.
The artist's significance:
Institutional: Louis-Édouard Garrido (1893-1982) was the prestigious Director of the École des Beaux-Arts and Curator of the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Caen.
Recognition: His signature is a guarantee of quality and authenticity. As a former curator, he had a perfect command of classical techniques, and his work is now found in numerous public collections. It is a sound investment for any art lover.
📋 ARTWORK CHARACTERISTICS
Subject: A luminous seascape capturing the contrast between two boats (bright red and deep blue) and the majesty of a mountain range.
Technique: Oil painting applied with a palette knife. A strong impasto effect is evident in the vegetation and rocks, creating a unique vibrancy of light.
Support: Oil on hardboard (the artist's preferred support for his textural work).
Dimensions: Painting only 50 x 35 cm (Seascape format) / Framed 51.5 x 41.5 cm.
✅ CONDITION AND TRANSPARENCY
Painting: Exceptional condition, colors remain very fresh.
Frame: Classic brown wood frame with a gold border. Please note: very slight signs of wear on the corners (due to shipping) have been carefully restored with acrylic paint, making them imperceptible once the painting is hung. The artwork is ready to hang.
📦 SECURE SHIPPING
Professional reinforced packaging with multi-layered corner protectors.
Tracked shipping or local pickup in Tournai.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height35 cmWidth50 cm