Painting “Carnations” by M. Décamps – 1940

The painting "Les Œillets" is a floral still life emblematic of Maurice Décamps's style. It depicts a vase adorned with delicate swirls, placed on a flat surface, containing a lush bouquet of carnations in varied hues: deep reds, soft pinks, and brilliant whites. The flowers, painted with great finesse, seem to burst from the frame, enlivened by a soft light that accentuates their freshness and volume.
The green leaves, arranged with balance around the corollas, add contrast and depth to the composition. The understated and lightly textured background highlights the bouquet's rich colors without distracting from the work. The artist's signature, visible in the lower right corner, attests to the work's authenticity.
This painting perfectly illustrates the search for harmony, power, and light that characterizes Décamps's work. It is part of the French Post-Impressionist tradition, combining rigorous composition with spontaneity of pictorial gesture. Les Œillets is a silent celebration of natural beauty, imbued with serenity and elegance.
Maurice Décamps (1892–1953) was a French painter specializing in floral still lifes and landscapes. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Amiens and a student of Pierre Eugène Montézin, he was influenced by the Impressionists. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1913, where he received several awards. His style is distinguished by a great sensitivity to light and nature, with a predilection for floral compositions. He left behind a poetic body of work, preserved in several French museums.
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Period: 1940
Very good condition.
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Dimensions:
Width: 76 cm
Height: 66 cm
Depth: 5 cm
Reference: 300625
 

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