Mid Century French Pastel Drawing of Distant Hillside View with Cypress Trees

Title: Mid Century French Pastel Drawing of Distant Hillside View with Cypress Trees Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Oil Pastel on artist paper Size: 19.75 (height) x 25.75 (width) Stamped: Verso Condition: Good Provenance: All the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artist’s estate Description: This stunning drawing captures a panoramic view of a valley framed by tall cypress trees. The scene reveals a sprawling landscape, with rolling hills and a valley extending towards the distant horizon. The soft pastel colors of the valley, combined with the deep greens of the trees, create a striking contrast between the foreground and background. In the distance, faint hills and mountains rise up, their forms slightly blurred by the atmospheric haze. Vignon’s delicate use of oil pastel brings a rich texture to the drawing, particularly in the detailed rendering of the cypress trees and the rocky foreground. The expansive valley below is painted in lighter, more muted tones, evoking the calm and serenity of the countryside. The composition expertly balances the vibrant foreground elements with the softer, misty hues of the distant landscape. This piece is a perfect example of Vignon’s ability to create depth and atmosphere in her landscapes, making it a beautiful addition for collectors who appreciate impressionistic works that celebrate the beauty of nature and vast, open spaces.