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Cote D'azur Seascape with Boat, Circa 1915, the Riviera South of France Impressionist Marine Painting Oil on Canvas
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Cote D'azur Seascape with Boat, Circa 1915, the Riviera South of France Impressionist Marine Painting Oil on Canvas

1900 - 1920
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A luminous and atmospheric view of the French Riviera/Cote d'Azur coastline, with an interplay between clouds and waves that is is almost hypnotic. A boat with a red sail can be seen on the horizon.

Our painting dates from circa 1915-20, and is annotated Vidal on the verso. It may be ascribed to Gustave Vidal (1895-1966), an artist best known for his depictions of Provençal landscapes and harbour towns in the French Riviera. His thick impasto technique, applied with both palette knife and brush is sometimes reminiscent of Van Gogh, and was influenced by both Impressionism and the abstract work he came across while spending time in Paris. Born in 1895 in Vaucluse, France, the artist studied under Pierre Grivolas at the School of Fine Arts in Avignon, where he was encouraged to paint en plein air. Vidal mainly exhibited in Avignon and the Paris Salons.

An oil on canvas, the painting has been cleaned and restored. Measuring 33 x 46 cm, the overall size with its original frame is 42 x 55 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this French Riviera Seascape Painting to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA909814
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Description
A luminous and atmospheric view of the French Riviera/Cote d'Azur coastline, with an interplay between clouds and waves that is is almost hypnotic. A boat with a red sail can be seen on the horizon.

Our painting dates from circa 1915-20, and is annotated Vidal on the verso.

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It may be ascribed to Gustave Vidal (1895-1966), an artist best known for his depictions of Provençal landscapes and harbour towns in the French Riviera.
Skippings Fine Arts

His thick impasto technique, applied with both palette knife and brush is sometimes reminiscent of Van Gogh, and was influenced by both Impressionism and the abstract work he came across while spending time in Paris. Born in 1895 in Vaucluse, France, the artist studied under Pierre Grivolas at the School of Fine Arts in Avignon, where he was encouraged to paint en plein air. Vidal mainly exhibited in Avignon and the Paris Salons.

An oil on canvas, the painting has been cleaned and restored. Measuring 33 x 46 cm, the overall size with its original frame is 42 x 55 cm.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this French Riviera Seascape Painting to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA909814
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An impressionist oil painting depicting a grassy coastal cliff sloping into a choppy blue ocean with a lone sailing vessel in the distance under a cloudy sky.
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Archive I An impressionist oil painting depicting a grassy coastal cliff sloping into a choppy blue ocean with a lone sailing vessel in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Cote D'azur Seascape with Boat, Circa 1915, the Riviera South of France Impressionist Marine Painting Oil on Canvas

Archive II An impressionist oil painting depicting a grassy coastal cliff sloping into a choppy blue ocean with a lone sailing vessel in the distance under a cloudy sky. View II
Archive III An impressionist oil painting depicting a grassy coastal cliff sloping into a choppy blue ocean with a lone sailing vessel in the distance under a cloudy sky. View III
Archive IV An impressionist oil painting depicting a grassy coastal cliff sloping into a choppy blue ocean with a lone sailing vessel in the distance under a cloudy sky. View IV
Archive V An impressionist oil painting depicting a grassy coastal cliff sloping into a choppy blue ocean with a lone sailing vessel in the distance under a cloudy sky. View V
Archive VI An impressionist oil painting depicting a grassy coastal cliff sloping into a choppy blue ocean with a lone sailing vessel in the distance under a cloudy sky. View VI
Archive VII An impressionist oil painting depicting a grassy coastal cliff sloping into a choppy blue ocean with a lone sailing vessel in the distance under a cloudy sky. View VII
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An impressionist oil painting depicting a grassy coastal cliff sloping into a choppy blue ocean with a lone sailing vessel in the distance under a cloudy sky.
Cote d'Azur seascape with boat, circa 1915, the Riviera South of France impressionist marine painting oil on canvas
Ref: SA909814
An impressionist oil painting depicting a grassy coastal cliff sloping into a choppy blue ocean with a lone sailing vessel in the distance under a cloudy sky.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleImpressionism
  • MaterialOil on canvas
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsImpasto brushwork, Coastal cliff, Choppy water, Sailing vessel
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This impressionist marine painting on oil on canvas originates from the 1920 period. The composition portrays a grassy coastal cliff sloping down into a choppy blue ocean under a cloudy sky, complemented by a lone sailing vessel in the distance. Thick impasto brushwork defines the heavy application of paint across the textured surface, displaying tones of green, brown, white, and deep purple alongside the dominant blue. The artwork is annotated on the verso and measures 33 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, with an overall size including the frame of 42 cm by 55 cm. Suitable for placement above a sideboard, this coastal retreat piece brings a bright atmospheric perspective to contemporary interiors. The painting depicts the French Riviera coastline with visible restoration work having taken place during its upkeep. Displaying the scenery in a lively manner, the artwork functions as a wall decoration that fits into living spaces, hallways, or dining rooms within homes embracing coastal themes.

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Impressionist seascape paintings from the early 20th century focus on capturing the transient effects of light, colour, and movement across water and coastal landscapes. Artists frequently employed thick impasto application and vivid palettes to evoke specific atmospheric conditions plein air.

Artists typically used oil-based pigments applied directly onto stretched linen or cotton canvas grounds. Heavy impasto techniques involved layering paint with stiff brushes or palette knives to build pronounced surface texture.

Authentic works often exhibit natural craquelure consistent with age, natural oxidisation of historical varnish layers, and visible canvas grain on the reverse. Brushwork typically demonstrates spontaneous, expressive execution characteristic of period plein air techniques.

Position the artwork as a focal point above a neutral console table, sideboard, or mantelpiece to draw attention to its colours. Complement the painting with subdued, natural materials such as oak, linen, and ceramics to balance the textured surface.

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent paint cracking or canvas warping. Dust the surface gently with a soft, dry camel-hair brush and consult a professional conservator for cleaning or varnish restoration.
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