Skippings Fine Arts has dated this piece to the 1950s.
Mancie's impasto technique give the work an extraordinary, tactile surface quality. The rich, earthy tones of ochre, burnt orange, and deep green are set against a soft grey sky, lending the piece an atmosphere of quiet resilience.
There is a hint of Van Gogh in this work, particularly in the vigorous, directional brushstrokes and the almost feverish application of the yellow pigment used to sculpt the haystack. This technique transforms the simple subject into a vibrant, expressive study of light and form.
Signed at the lower left, this lovely, intimate work is a testament to Macie's skill in marrying traditional subject matter with a bold, modernist approach to colour and texture. Measuring 38 x 46 cm for the canvas alone, it is presented in its original frame by the renowned Parisian master framer, Émile Bouche (active c. 1930s-1950s). son of artists Georges Bouche and his wife Emily Charmy.
Bouche frames are highly sought after, since they define the aesthetic of the École de Paris period. The signed, hand carved frame by Emile Bouche, son of artists Georges Bouches and Emilie Charmy, perfectly complements Mancie’s textural work and is a testament to its place within the post war French art world. The frame exhibits wear and patina, including minor chips and scuffing to the wood and painted finish, which contributes to its authentic, rustic appeal.
Measuring 46 x 55 cm for the canvas alone, the overall framed size is 63.5 x 73cm
Skippings Fine Arts has dated this piece to the 1950s.
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The Haystack, Ca 1950: French Impasto Landscape Painting with Stamped Émile Bouche Montparnasse Frame Oil on Canvas
