Artist: Joan Berthomieu
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Creation Year: c. 1970s
Dimensions: 24 × 19.75 inches
Style: Impressionist
Period: Late 20th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: Joan Berthomieu’s Ruelle Fleurie is a vibrant and charming depiction of a flower-lined street in a sunlit European village. Signed in the lower left and again on the back with its title, this work exemplifies Berthomieu’s talent for capturing the warmth and intimacy of everyday life. The scene unfolds on a narrow stone stairway bordered by cascading blossoms in vivid hues of red, yellow, purple, and blue. Two figures animate the composition: one ascends the steps in a bright blue dress, while another, dressed in pink, carries a bouquet, reinforcing the theme of flowers as both subject and motif.
The textured brushwork and luminous palette bring the architecture to life, with ochre-toned walls and red-tiled roofs set against lush greenery. Berthomieu’s style balances structure with spontaneity, giving the impression of a fleeting moment where architecture, nature, and human presence converge. Ruelle Fleurie not only celebrates the beauty of place but also conveys a sense of quiet joy, inviting the viewer to step into the timeless charm of this floral passage.
Artist: Joan Berthomieu
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Creation Year: c. 1970s
Dimensions: 24 × 19.75 inches
Style: Impressionist
Period: Late 20th Century
Condition: Excellent
Description: Joan Berthomieu’s Ruelle Fleurie is a vibrant and charming depiction of a flower-lined street in a sunlit European village. Signed in the lower left and again on the back with its title, this work exemplifies Berthomieu’s talent for capturing the warmth and intimacy of everyday life. The scene unfolds on a narrow stone stairway bordered by cascading blossoms in vivid hues of red, yellow, purple, and blue. Two figures animate the composition: one ascends the steps in a bright blue dress, while another, dressed in pink, carries a bouquet, reinforcing the theme of flowers as both subject and motif.
The textured brushwork and luminous palette bring the architecture to life, with ochre-toned walls and red-tiled roofs set against lush greenery. Berthomieu’s style balances structure with spontaneity, giving the impression of a fleeting moment where architecture, nature, and human presence converge. Ruelle Fleurie not only celebrates the beauty of place but also conveys a sense of quiet joy, inviting the viewer to step into the timeless charm of this floral passage.
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