Alfred Bloy (1897-1986) The Dordogne At Domme Sarlat Périgord

Alfred BLOY
(Périgueux 1897 – Bordeaux 1986)
Sunset at Domme
Oil on cardboard
H. 52.5 cm; L. 75 cm
Signed lower left, titled on the back

Provenance: Private collection, Périgueux; Sold by Me Biraben in Périgueux around 2005.

Certainly affiliated with the writer Léon Bloy, Alfred Bloy was born in the same commune of Notre Dame de Sanilhac, 50 years later. He doesn't appear to be her nephew, but potentially a distant cousin. Genealogical research has not made it possible to establish a link, but the name of Bloy remains carried only by the family of the writer, and that of the painter in the surroundings of Périgueux in the 19th century. From an artistic point of view, the mystery remains intact. The brushstroke is nevertheless assured and he has a great mastery of color and light. He is therefore not a simple Sunday painter, especially to produce a series of 8 pieces, which are the only works known to date. He exhibited views of the streets of Périgueux at the Salon des Amis des Arts de Bordeaux in 1926 and 1927, but as on the back of our works, his address is at 219 cour de l'Yser in Bordeaux.

Coming from the series of 8 known works, this painting is not a usual point of view. On the left, the fortifications of the town of Domme dominate the Dordogne valley which extends to the west light from this setting sun.