Le jardin municipal, Noisy-le-Sec by H. Claude Pissarro

Hugues Claude Pissarro
b.1935 | French

Le jardin municipal, Noisy-le-Sec
(The Municipal Garden, Noisy-le-Sec)

Signed “H. Claude Pissarro” (lower right)
Oil on canvas

The Pissarro family of French painters holds a significant legacy in the history of art. This captivating composition, Le jardin municipal, Noisy-le-Sec (Seine-St-Denis), by French artist Hugues Claude Pissarro, is a remarkable continuation of that tradition. Demonstrating his signature impasto technique, Pissarro captures a serene park scene alive with texture and vibrant color. Figures, including a small child accompanied by their guardian, meander along sun-dappled paths that wind through the verdant greenery. Houses dot the park’s edges, while light filters gently through the tree canopy, casting a calming glow. The lush trees sway in the breeze, and the park brims with vibrant foliage, transporting viewers to a tranquil, sunlit day in the heart of France.

Pissarro began painting at a young age, learning his craft from his father and taking inspiration from his legendary lineage, which includes the Impressionist master Camille Pissarro. He exhibited his first works at the young age of 14 and later studied in Paris. Like many of his family predecessors, the scope of his work and talent is vast, ranging from engraving to lithography, from publishing to painting. His reputation as a painter quickly spread, resulting in a White House commission in 1959 to paint the portrait of President Eisenhower. While his style has evolved throughout his career, he is best known for his brightly colored impressionist works.

Canvas: 17 5/8″ high x 21 1/8″ wide (44.77 x 53.66 cm)
Frame: 26 7/8″ high x 30 3/4″ wide x 2 1/4″ deep (68.26 x 76.84 x 5.72 cm)