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The Haystack, Ca 1950: French Impasto Landscape Painting with Stamped Émile Bouche Montparnasse Frame Oil on Canvas
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The Haystack, Ca 1950: French Impasto Landscape Painting with Stamped Émile Bouche Montparnasse Frame Oil on Canvas

1940 - 1960
Sold 22 November 2025 · Skippings Fine Arts
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A wonderful French rural scene with a twist by Paul Mancie, dating from circa 1950. Two paintings by the artist, dating from the same period, feature in the French Centre National des Arts Plastiques.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this French Impasto Landscape Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176639
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Nous parlons français, und wir sprechen auch Deutsch! Paintings may be viewed in Norwich and in Paris, as well as in London and Cambridge by appointment. Please contact us if you would like further details and images of an artwork.

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A wonderful French rural scene with a twist by Paul Mancie, dating from circa 1950.
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Two paintings by the artist, dating from the same period, feature in the French Centre National des Arts Plastiques.
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fig 1. An impasto oil painting on canvas depicts a rural French landscape with a haystack and rustic buildings, rendered in thick textured brushstrokes.
fig 1. The Haystack, Ca 1950: French Impasto Landscape Painting with Stamped Émile Bouche Montparnasse Frame Oil on Canvas

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.

fig 2. An impasto oil painting on canvas depicts a rural French landscape with a haystack and rustic buildings, rendered in thick textured brushstrokes.
fig 2. The Haystack, Ca 1950: French Impasto Landscape Painting with Stamped Émile Bouche Montparnasse Frame Oil on Canvas

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.

fig 3. An impasto oil painting on canvas depicts a rural French landscape with a haystack and rustic buildings, rendered in thick textured brushstrokes.
fig 3. The Haystack, Ca 1950: French Impasto Landscape Painting with Stamped Émile Bouche Montparnasse Frame Oil on Canvas

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.

fig 4. An impasto oil painting on canvas depicts a rural French landscape with a haystack and rustic buildings, rendered in thick textured brushstrokes.
fig 4. The Haystack, Ca 1950: French Impasto Landscape Painting with Stamped Émile Bouche Montparnasse Frame Oil on Canvas

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

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this French Impasto Landscape Painting to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176639
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Archive I An impasto oil painting on canvas depicts a rural French landscape with a haystack and rustic buildings, rendered in thick textured brushstrokes. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

The Haystack, Ca 1950: French Impasto Landscape Painting with Stamped Émile Bouche Montparnasse Frame Oil on Canvas

Archive II An impasto oil painting on canvas depicts a rural French landscape with a haystack and rustic buildings, rendered in thick textured brushstrokes. View II
Archive III An impasto oil painting on canvas depicts a rural French landscape with a haystack and rustic buildings, rendered in thick textured brushstrokes. View III
Archive IV An impasto oil painting on canvas depicts a rural French landscape with a haystack and rustic buildings, rendered in thick textured brushstrokes. View IV
Archive V An impasto oil painting on canvas depicts a rural French landscape with a haystack and rustic buildings, rendered in thick textured brushstrokes. View V
Archive VI An impasto oil painting on canvas depicts a rural French landscape with a haystack and rustic buildings, rendered in thick textured brushstrokes. View VI
Archive VII An impasto oil painting on canvas depicts a rural French landscape with a haystack and rustic buildings, rendered in thick textured brushstrokes. View VII
Archive VIII An impasto oil painting on canvas depicts a rural French landscape with a haystack and rustic buildings, rendered in thick textured brushstrokes. View VIII
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An impasto oil painting on canvas depicts a rural French landscape with a haystack and rustic buildings, rendered in thick textured brushstrokes.
The Haystack, ca 1950: French Impasto Landscape Painting with Stamped Émile Bouche Montparnasse Frame oil on canvas
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An impasto oil painting on canvas depicts a rural French landscape with a haystack and rustic buildings, rendered in thick textured brushstrokes.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Wood
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsThick impasto application, Rural farm scene, Visible palette knife marks, Artist signature
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

French impasto painting from the mid-20th century is characterised by thick, tactile applications of paint that leave visible brush or palette knife strokes, creating a strong sense of three-dimensional depth and texture.

These artworks were traditionally executed using oil paints on stretched canvas or wooden panels, frequently housed in custom-crafted wooden frames bearing maker stamps or atelier marks from districts like Montparnasse in Paris.

Authenticity is assessed by examining canvas ageing, the oxidation of oil pigments, stretcher frame construction, and verifying maker stamps or atelier ink marks typically found on the reverse of the canvas or frame moulding.

An impasto painting adds tactile contrast to contemporary spaces; it can be hung as a focal point in a living room or study, where directional lighting will accentuate the textured surface.

Paintings should be displayed away from direct sunlight and high humidity, cleaned periodically by a professional conservator using dry methods, and kept free from glass sealing unless specifically required for environmental protection.
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