Louis Valtat (b. Dieppe 1869, d. Paris 1952)
"Les pins en bord de mer, effet de lune, Agay”. Signed L.V 1902. Oil on canvas. 62×81 cm.
Exhibited: “Fransk Malerkunst”, Charlottenborg, Copenhagen 1918, cat. no. 239.
Provenance: Collection George Viau, Paris (label on the reverse). Provenance: Winkel og Magnussen, Copenhagen (label with stamp on the reverse). Provenance: Private collection, Denmark.
The work is recorded in the archives of the Association of Friends of Louis Valtat (Les archives de l'Association des amis de Louis Valtat) and the buyer also receives written documentation of this.
A painting by Louis Valtat is a rarity in the Nordic art market, nevertheless this painting has been in a Danish private collection for decades. Valtat never confined himself to a single artistic direction. He was part of several avant-garde movements and can be seen as a Neo-Impressionist, inspired by both Fauvism and Pointillism in the creation of his own distinctive visual language.
One of his most famous motifs – which he painted repeatedly – is the coastline near Agay. This captivating view of the shimmering sea, as seen in this painting from 1902, is a perfect example of Valtat’s recurring depiction of this specific stretch of coast. This vibrant landscape opens up to the viewer, offering a glimpse into Valtat’s artistic practice and unique visual world.
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