Serge Belloni (1925-2005) - Paris Its Quays and the Tree on the Seine, Oil on Canvas, circa 1980

Serge Belloni (1925-2005) - Paris Its Quays and the Tree on the Seine, Oil on Canvas, circa 1980

Description:

Serge Belloni, nicknamed "The Painter of Paris," dedicated his artistic life to capturing the timeless essence of Paris and Venice. Every day, in all weather, he immortalized the changing faces of the City of Light and the City of Doges.

This beautiful painting transports us to Paris, with its melancholic view of the Quays featuring a tree seemingly planted on the Seine, with La Coupole and Île Saint-Louis in the background. Belloni loved spending autumn and early winter in Paris, where the bare trees revealed the architecture and authentic soul of the city. He spent the rest of the year in Venice, capturing its unique light.

Characteristics:

Technique: Oil on canvas, signed lower left.

Dimensions:

Without frame: Height 24.4 inches, Length 31.5 inches.

With frame: Height 34.25 inches, Length 40.55 inches.

Condition: In fine original condition.

Biography:

Born in Italy in 1925, Serge Belloni settled in Paris in 1933. He studied at the École supérieure des Beaux-Arts and held his first exhibition at the age of 21. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to painting, working every day, in all weather, to capture the essence of Paris.

His travels to Holland allowed him to master the techniques of the Flemish masters, which he perfected throughout his career. His works are present in prestigious collections around the world, from Paris to New York, via Milan and Moscow.

Distinctions:

First Prize in Painting at Versailles (1949)

Marie Bashkirtseff Prize (1952)

Silver Medal and Vermilion Medal of the City of Paris (1980)

Collections:

Musée Carnavalet, Paris

Musée CA’ Pesaro, Venice

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