Paysage

20th-century oil painting on hardboard, painted by knife. Signed illegibly in pencil. 

This rare and dynamic landscape, painted entirely with a palette knife, brims with movement and texture. Though unmistakably a land scene, an almost oceanic energy flows through it—the foliage and brush seem to ride the terrain like waves, while the rolling hills in the background appear in motion. In the foreground, bold red forms, whether rocky outcroppings or vibrant flowers, add a striking contrast. The creamy central band offers a moment of stillness, balancing the composition with a quiet pause.

Sourced in the south of France, this evocative work likely depicts the region’s unique landscapes, rendered with an expressive, almost sculptural technique. Housed in its original antique frame, adorned with delicately carved acanthus leaves, the piece retains its timeless charm and character.

• Overall Size: 12.9" x 14.9" / 33cm x 38.5cm.
• Size without the frame: 6.6" x 9.4" / 17.5cm x 24.5cm.
• Country: France.
  
• Signed: Anonymous.
• Date: Early 20th century. 
• Materials: Oil on hardboard mounted on carton panel with an antique wooden frame.
• Condition: On the front, the work and frame are in very good condition. The hardboard is torn in the two bottom corners at the back of the work. 
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