Jean-georges Pasquet (1851-1936) Fed Up With Saint Georges De Didonne Royan Charente

Jean-Georges PASQUET
(Périgueux 1851 - 1936)
Marre à Saint Georges de Didonne
Oil on cardboard
H. 27.5 cm; L. 45 cm
Signed lower right, dated 1922
Located on the back

Provenance: Private collection, Périgueux

Saint Georges de Didonne attracted many painters from the end of the 19th century until the 1930s. Jean-Georges Pasquet was a fervent follower of the places, mainly in summer where he will carry out works during more than twenty years. He captures views of the port of Saint Georges, of the beach, in the rocks of Vallières, or even in the land and forests nearby.

This is a view located inland and representing a path in the undergrowth along a pond. This summer painting of strong light crossing the foliage leads to a clearing treated by Pasquet in purple tones that he particularly appreciates.