Vintage oil on panel "Saint Tropez" by Gabriel Dechamps, France

Oil on panel "Saint Tropez", Gabriel Dechamps, 20th c. - France Magnificent oil on panel depicting a harbor scene in the town of Saint Tropez. Signed by Gabriel Deschamps in the lower right-hand corner, it is in very good condition. This is a beautiful, serene scene created with loose brushstrokes of blues, reds and browns. The contrast between the dark tones of the harbor foreground and the light, soft, luminous tones of the town is striking, as is the magnificent treatment of light. A complex composition, the viewer is drawn into the scene by the boats moored in the foreground and the action of the man on the quay. The work presents a magnificent backdrop in the bohemian style of Montparnasse. Gabriel Deschamps was born in Bonneville, France, in 1919. He made his name as a painter of seascapes and genre scenes in the south of France. He studied at the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts in Paris between 1939 and 1940. His paintings are distinguished by their ability to perfectly capture the region's fresh, vibrant colors and intense quality of light. An artist capable of bringing his paintings to life, he mastered and refined his skills to create works with fluid brushstrokes and vibrant tones. He has painted mainly scenes of southern France and the Mediterranean coast, and has held numerous exhibitions in Paris, Algiers, Oran and Casablanca. Many of his works are held in important private collections in Switzerland, Belgium, Brazil, the United States and Argentina. Saint-Tropez is a French seaside town well known to artists and rigorous people alike. It was a fishing village that was "rediscovered" by neo-impressionist painter Paul Signac. The town's bohemian reputation attracted many intellectuals and painters. The port was destroyed during the Second World War, but rebuilt in 1950. Its reputation for glamour and luxury was cemented by the filming of "Et Dieu créa la femme", starring Brigitte Bardot. Supporting technique: Oil on panel Title of work: "Saint Tropez". Author: Gabriel Dechamps (1919 - 2011) Signed lower right Period: second half of the 20th century Country of origin: France Good condition and age Overall dimensions : 83 x 96 x 6 cm. Dimensions excluding frame : 58 x 71 cm. Shipping is at the buyer's expense, depending on size, weight and destination. We will contact you to agree a budget. Shipping costs include professional custom packaging and personalized shipment, with tracking number and guarantee. The frame that protects the artwork is offered as a gift, but has a value in its own right. It is provided at no extra charge so that the artwork can be displayed immediately when it arrives at your home or destination. Cu Reference : 316653