Mid Century French Pastel Drawing of a Lush Garden Overlooking Coastal Scene

Title: Mid Century French Pastel Drawing of a Lush Garden Overlooking Coastal Scene Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Oil Pastel on artist paper Size: 19.25 (height) x 25 (width) Stamped: Verso Condition: Good Provenance: All the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artist’s estate Description: This serene drawing captures a tranquil view of a coastal town, seen from a hillside garden. The vibrant foliage in the foreground, rendered in rich greens, yellows, and oranges, frames the distant view of the sea and rolling hills, bathed in soft, diffused sunlight. The composition leads the viewer’s eye through the intricate details of the trees and plants, out towards the town below and the calm, expansive waters beyond. Vignon’s skillful use of oil pastel creates depth and texture throughout the piece, with the tangled branches of the trees and the delicate play of light adding a sense of movement and life to the scene. The distant town is painted with soft, muted tones, giving the impression of a peaceful coastal settlement at the edge of a calm sea, while the rich tones of the foreground suggest the warmth and vitality of a sunlit garden.