Auction hammer records for Charavel exceed $61,000. Impressionist oil painting by listed French artist, Paul Charavel (1877-1961). This beautiful large signed oil dates to around 1910 - 1920 and depicts the steps of a terrace bathed in light and shadow with flowers on the steps. Charavel uses lovely impasto to create dappled sun kissed light and dark in this work. It is signed lower right. We believe this work was executed at La Villeneuve in the Creuse where Charavel painted with Montezin as his influence is very evident. Canvas size: 26"W x 21"H.

Paul Charavel worked with Bonnat and Albert Maignan as his masters. He regularly participated in the Salon of the Societe des Artistes Francais, of which he became a member in 1901; he won an honourable mention there in 1902, a third-class medal in 1907 and a gold medal in 1927.
His genre scenes, and particularly those featuring bathers, have a solid character accorded by the light that sculpts his forms.

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition is very good, ready to hang.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Paint, Wood

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: France
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Landscape

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Condition is very good, ready to hang.