Mid Century French Pastel Drawing of Sunlit Coastal Town and Calm Blue Sea

Title: Mid Century French Pastel Drawing of Sunlit Coastal Town and Calm Blue 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 vibrant drawing captures the sweeping view of a coastal town nestled between hills and the shimmering blue sea. The town stretches across the middle ground, while the vast expanse of the sea and the distant horizon meet under a soft, hazy sky. The hill in the background creates a natural frame, adding a sense of depth and grandeur to the scene. Vignon’s use of oil pastel brings energy and texture to the artwork, with the bright colors of the town’s rooftops and the surrounding greenery standing out against the deep blue of the ocean. The winding road in the foreground leads the viewer’s eye down through the lush landscape, creating a dynamic contrast between the cultivated areas and the natural beauty of the hills and coastline. The play of light and shadow across the hills and town suggests a sunlit afternoon, evoking warmth and tranquility.