Mid Century French Pastel Drawing of Coastal Town with Hills Overlooking the Sea

Title: Mid Century French Pastel Drawing of Coastal Town with Hills Overlooking the Sea 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 atmospheric drawing presents a captivating scene of the French coastline. The composition features a hillside view that slopes down toward a coastal town, with the distant sea and sky blending softly on the horizon. The rolling hills and dark silhouettes of trees frame the landscape, while the town below is rendered in muted tones, creating a misty effect that suggests an early morning or late afternoon scene. Vignon’s masterful use of oil pastel brings out the rich textures of the foliage and rugged hillside, contrasting beautifully with the soft light reflecting off the water. The deep greens and earthy tones in the foreground lead the eye toward the calm sea, where the soft blue-gray hues of the ocean meet the sky. The dramatic cloud formations above add to the peaceful yet dynamic atmosphere of the composition. This piece is an exceptional example of Vignon’s ability to capture the beauty and tranquility of the French coastal landscape.