Saint Martin XXX (chemin de la Sablière) (2018) Painting by Jean-Paul Schmitt
Seller Jean-Paul Schmitt
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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Painting,
Oil
on Canvas
- Dimensions Height 35in, Width 51.2in
- Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
- Framing This artwork is not framed
- Categories Paintings under $20,000 Fauvism Landscape
J’ai fardé les lèvres du ciel de rouge mûr
Les chemins sauvages sont les odes ligures que les mondes anciens offrent aux dieux obscurs
J’ai fardé les lèvres du ciel de rouge mûr
Les cyprès ont une beauté toscane et pure
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Ce texte a été écrit en rebond à partir de l'oeuvre peinte, à la façon d'une chanson où la peinture serait la musique et les mots seraient les paroles. Depuis plusieurs année, ces textes sont rassemblés et édités.
Cette toile fait partie d'une série de 40 toiles de paysages des Monts du Lyonnais, notamment de Saint-Martin-en-Haut.
L'oeuvre fait partie d'une série de paysages fauves, la plupart aux ciels rouges. Nombre d'entre eux sont vendus.
.Jean-Paul Schmitt is a professional painter based in the Monts du Lyonnais, France. With nearly thirty years of painting experience, Schmitt initially spent fifteen years as an actor, during which he wrote and staged several plays. He is a member of the Lyons Academy of Painting (ALP), the Regional Association of Arts (ARA), and the Group of Twelve. In addition to his visual art, he integrates texts he writes into his canvases, creating a unique blend of literary and pictorial elements.
Schmitt is listed in Guid'Arts 2018 and i-CAC and has been recognized for his work with numerous awards, including the Special Prize of the Rhône County Council (2014), the Boesner Prize (2014), the International Art Award of Beijing (2016), the Gold Medal of the Jury and Grand Prize of the Salon de Rive de Gier (2017), the Special Prize of the Jury of the Winter Show of Lyon (2018), the Great Trophy of the Arts Artists of Honor of the Year 2018 from the Editions of Museums and Culture, and the Silver Medal of the French Association of Arts, Sciences and Letters (2019).
Schmitt's work is characterized by its focus on the landscapes of the countryside around Saint-Martin-en-Haut, including melancholic granaries and bucolic interiors. He is known for his daring use of format, color, and texture, aiming to elevate his subjects to prominence. His current series explores coffee interiors reminiscent of New York’s Café Society, showcasing his mastery of color and form to convey tranquility and peace. Schmitt's paintings have been described as powerful and enduring, reflecting both contemporary art evolution and new expressive approaches to the figurative. His work has garnered international acclaim for its originality and technical excellence.
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Nationality:
FRANCE
- Date of birth : 1947
- Artistic domains: Works by artists with a certified artist value, Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Certified Artists Professional Artist Contemporary French Artists
