Paul Madeline: The Coast of Esterel
Paul Madeline (1863 - 1920)
Oil on Canvas
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Artwork Dated: 1907.
A Parisian by birth, the young Paul grew up inspired by the works of Monet, Seurat, Pissarro and their concept of Impressionism, and practice of painting 'plein air' style, outdoors . He was a pupil of Edouard
Chaly, who encouraged his
student's obvious talent. Madeline was soon exhibiting at the Salon de la Societe des Artistes Francais and in 1897 he was elected as a member, in 1910 he was elected to the Salon des Beaux-Arts where he had received
honourable mention in 1897. At
the great Universal Exhibition of 1900, his work was selected to be shown and again received honourable mention. This painting of the coast at Esterel is a perfect example of his ability to set up his easel and
paint
what he saw. His treatment of
light and shade and depth of view he creates is masterful. Closer inspection shows the speed at which he worked as he laid wet paint upon wet paint, a distinctive hallmark of the Impressionist school.
Stock No: FO015
