La Prairie oil painting france The tiger marble stucco frame

The tiger marble stucco frame adds cachet to the scene

The warm colors of the character and background are in perfect opposition and bring out a balanced light

painted in oil on hardboard

Jean Arnavielle (1881-1961))

This painting has incredible colors

La Prairie oil painting france The tiger marble stucco frame20th century French school oil on carton. The work is smooth to the touch. A fun brocante painting, with a slight primitive feeling. The exaggerated field showcases the depth of color and brushstroke. Two figures in hats stand in front of grazing cows. The simplicity is joyful here. There are some missing flecks of paint, notably on the cows and along the edges where the field meets the mountains. The effect is sweet and distressed. Please note that