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Early 20th Century French Moonlit Village Oil on Panel Savoie Night Signed

e.g. 1900-1920

$2,200
£1,657.92
€1,937.07VAT Included
CA$3,121.97
A$3,131.02
CHF 1,816.42
MX$38,225.64
NOK 21,039.30
SEK 21,532.30
DKK 14,481.43

About the Item

This early 20th century oil painting on wooden panel, titled "Chemin de Guicherd. Savoie Nuit," is attributed to François Charles Cachoud (1866-1943), a French master of nocturnes. While Cachoud also painted portraits and still lifes, he achieved his greatest recognition for his evocative nighttime landscapes. This captivating nocturnal scene transports the viewer to a quiet French village bathed in brilliant moonlight. A cloudless starry sky stretches overhead while trees cast mysterious shadows across whitewashed house walls. A winding country road features enigmatic reflections in a puddle, adding depth and atmosphere to the composition. Executed with confident, bold brushstrokes characteristic of early 20th century French painting, the work demonstrates the artist's masterful command of nocturnal lighting effects and atmospheric depth. The interplay of light and shadow creates a serene yet mysterious mood, exemplifying the nocturne genre at its finest. DETAILS: Artist: Attributed to François Charles Cachoud (1866-1943), French artist, signed lower right. Cachoud studied under Neo-classical painter Jules-Élie Delaunay (1828-1891) and Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), father of French Symbolism. He was decorated as Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 1910 and won a gold medal at the 1937 Paris Universal Exhibition. His works are held in prestigious collections including Musée des Beaux-Arts, Chambéry; Musée du Petit Palais, Paris (France); and Philadelphia Museum of Art (USA). Medium: Oil painting on wooden panel. Image dimensions (approx.): 22 x 27.2 cm (8.7 × 10.7 inches) Condition: Overall in very good well-preserved condition with just minimal wear. Framed dimensions (approx.): 32 x 37.3 cm (12.6 × 14.7 inches) Frame: Good antique condition with signs of age wear consistent with period. Provenance: European private collection. Notes: Kindly refer to the high-resolution photographs, which form part of the condition report. Color and tonal values may vary when viewed in person, contingent upon viewing conditions and ambient light. Shipping: Approx. weight 1 kg; packed approx. weight 2 kg. Secure, insured worldwide shipping.
  • Attributed to:
    Francois Charles Cachoud (1866 - 1943, French)
  • Creation Year:
    e.g. 1900-1920
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.6 in (32.01 cm)Width: 14.7 in (37.34 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Overall in very good well-preserved condition with just minimal wear.
  • Gallery Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2257217106872

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