Robert Le Berger (1905-1972), Moret-sur-loing, The Bridge And The Church, 1969

Le Berger, Robert
1905 – 1972

Moret-sur-Loing, the bridge and the church, 1969
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right « Robert Le Berger »
H. 54 cm. / L. 65 cm.

Signed, located and dated on the back of the stretcher “Moret sur Loing. – 1969 – / Robert Le Berger”. Work cleaned and varnished by a professional restorer.

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Le Berger, Robert
1905 – 1972

Robert Le Berger studied drawing in Paris from 1918 to 1922 at Germain Pilon (école supérieure de dessin et de modelage pour garçons (college of drawing and modelling for boys), rue Sainte-Elisabeth, 3^rd arrondissement), then at the Académie Julian. He began exhibiting his work in the 1920s, taking part in the Salon d’Automne and the Salon des Tuileries.

In the 1930s, he began to paint scenes of everyday life, urban and rural landscapes, and still lifes. He developed a realistic style of painting, with particular attention to detail and shades of colour.

During the Second World War, Robert Le Berger was mobilised and served as a soldier. After the war, he resumed his artistic career and continued to exhibit his work in galleries across France.

Signed, located and dated on the back of the stretcher “Moret sur Loing. – 1969 – / Robert Le Berger”