GEORGES GUÉRIN NO.2

GEORGES GUÉRIN (b. 1910)

Oil on Board

Location: Onsite

Currently Unframed

This painting by Georges Guérin captures a charming European village scene, likely inspired by the rustic streets of France or Italy. The composition leads the viewer’s eye down a winding, sunlit path flanked by aged stone buildings adorned with wooden shutters, sloping tiled roofs, and cascading greenery. The warm, earthy tones of ochre and beige contrast beautifully with the vibrant reds and greens of the potted flowers, adding a sense of life and warmth to the scene. Guérin’s expressive brushstrokes and textured application of paint enhance the roughness of the stone walls and the organic feel of the foliage, lending an impressionistic yet detailed quality to the work. The interplay of light and shadow suggests a tranquil afternoon, as sunlight bathes the left side of the painting while casting soft shadows on the right, creating depth and atmosphere. The distant background reveals hints of rolling hills or mountains, reinforcing the sense of place and serenity. Guérin’s signature in the bottom right corner confirms his authorship, and his mastery of capturing both architectural character and natural beauty is evident in this evocative piece.