Pont de l'Alma

A lovely view of the Pont de l'Alma in Paris, created on hardboard and attributed to Paul Hercule Hogg (1892-1924). It is indicated on the back that the view is from the Passerelle Debilly, a pedestrian bridge also spanning the Seine. The rounded contours and vaporous brushstrokes give a real softness to the scene. The palette is bright and reflects the artist's journey, deeply connected to Mediterranean landscapes. 

About the artist:

Paul Hercule Hogg (1892-1985) is a Swiss painter and draftsman, born in Herisau. After studying in Switzerland, he moved to Paris in 1910, where he attended the École des Beaux-Arts and became a student of Fernand Cormon, alongside artists like Chaïm Soutine.

He became a member of the Salon d'Automne in 1924 and regularly exhibited at the Salons des Tuileries and Indépendants. Hogg made numerous trips to North Africa, where he was awarded a decoration in 1937 for his work in Morocco. In 1939, on the eve of World War II, he left Paris, settling in Sanary-sur-Mer. However, he remained connected to Switzerland, exhibiting regularly in Fribourg.

• Overall Size: 9.4" x 12.9" / 24.5cm x 33cm.
  
• Country of origin: France.
• Signature: Attributed to Paul Hercule Hogg (1892-1985).
• Creation date: Early or Mid 20th century.
• Condition: The artwork is in good condition, despite small losses along the edges suggesting previous framing.
• Materials: Oil on hardboard.
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