Mid Century French Original Pastel Drawing of Sunlit Woodland and Village

Title: Mid Century French Original Pastel Drawing of Sunlit Woodland and Village Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Oil Pastel on artist paper Size: 19.75 (height) x 25.75 (width) Signed: Yes Condition: Good Provenance: All the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artist’s estate Description: This stunning piece captures a peaceful scene in the French countryside. The foreground features ancient olive trees, their gnarled trunks and branches casting dappled shadows on the sunlit ground. Through the trees, the viewer glimpses a charming hilltop village bathed in warm sunlight, with its rooftops blending harmoniously into the rolling hills beyond. The lush greenery and soft light create a dynamic contrast with the rich earth tones of the landscape, all rendered in Vignon’s signature vibrant and expressive style. The interplay of light and shadow, along with the detailed textures of the olive trees, imbues the composition with a serene and timeless quality. Vignon’s use of oil pastel brings an impressionistic yet structured approach to the scene, emphasizing both the vividness of the colors and the peaceful nature of the Provençal landscape.