Marc Aurèle Fortin Canadian, 1888-1970
Scene de Val-Jalbert, 1948
oil on board
17.75 x 23 in
signed bottom right
circa 1948
circa 1948
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Marc-Aurele Fortin's 'Scène de Val-Jalbert' offers a captivating portrayal of a winter village landscape, exuding a raw charm that is characteristically evocative of his unique style. The painting immerses...
Marc-Aurele Fortin's "Scène de Val-Jalbert" offers a captivating portrayal of a winter village landscape, exuding a raw charm that is characteristically evocative of his unique style.
The painting immerses the viewer into a quaint village scene covered in a blanket of snow. The juxtaposition of vibrant houses against the stark white landscape provides a beautiful play of color and contrast. Fortin uses strong, bold strokes, building the structures with hues of red, green, and teal, giving them a sense of solidity amidst the ethereal snow-covered surroundings.
Canadian Art
The painting immerses the viewer into a quaint village scene covered in a blanket of snow. The juxtaposition of vibrant houses against the stark white landscape provides a beautiful play of color and contrast. Fortin uses strong, bold strokes, building the structures with hues of red, green, and teal, giving them a sense of solidity amidst the ethereal snow-covered surroundings.
Canadian Art
Provenance
- Galerie Valentin catalogue raisonné #H-0776
- Jean-Marie Denis Art Contemporain, Quebec City
- Heffel Fine Art