GEORGES GUÉRIN NO.1

GEORGES GUÉRIN (b. 1910)

Oil on Board

Location: Onsite

Currently Unframed

This painting by Georges Guérin depicts a serene natural landscape, possibly a countryside scene in France. The composition features a sandy or earthy foreground with patches of grass and small vegetation, leading into a lush area of greenery with trees. The trees, painted with loose yet expressive brushstrokes, create depth and movement, especially in the way the branches and leaves interact with the sky.

The sky itself is muted, with a mix of soft grays and hints of warm tones, suggesting either an overcast day or the subtle lighting of dawn or dusk. The colour palette consists of earthy browns, deep greens, and dusty blues, contributing to a tranquil and slightly atmospheric mood.

Guérin’s impressionistic style is evident in the way he applies paint with visible brushwork, giving the painting a sense of texture and vitality. The perspective draws the viewer into the landscape, with a path or clearing leading toward rolling hills or distant foliage in the background.

His signature can be seen in the bottom right corner, subtly blending into the earthy tones but still distinct. This work is a fine example of postwar and contemporary French landscape painting, emphasising mood and nature over strict realism.