Fest-noz By Louis Picard - Brittany

Oil on canvas, signed lower right. Dimensions of the canvas without frame 46 x 54 cm, with frame 60 x 67 cm.

This painting reminded us of Puigaudeau's nocturnal works. In this painting depicting a fest-noz, the young woman in the foreground radiates grace and sensuality. When we look at Louis Picard's work, we discover that he painted many portraits of women with these same qualities. A true worshipper of feminine beauty.

Louis Picard (1861-1940) was a student of Gérôme at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français from 1882 where he obtained an honorable mention in 1887, a silver medal in 1900 and a Legion of Honor for the Universal Exhibition. Louis Picard's style is marked by a delicate use of light and bright colors, as well as a light and fluid technique. His works are imbued with grace. He has an ability to capture the atmosphere of a specific moment.