Details
- Dimensions
- 48ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 36ʺH
- Styles
- Modern
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Art Subjects
- Cityscape
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Canvas
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Yellow
- Condition Notes
- Excellent - Wear consistent with age and use Excellent - Wear consistent with age and use less
- Description
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Decorate a study or living room with this colorful painting on canvas by French artist, Jacques Lamy. The large artwork …
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Decorate a study or living room with this colorful painting on canvas by French artist, Jacques Lamy. The large artwork features a stylized depiction of a building, possibly a church or public structure, framed by two palm trees. The architecture is simple yet elegant, characterized by a central door and symmetrical windows with yellow accents. The building's roof and the steps leading to its entrance add depth to the composition. The dark blue background contrasts with the light facade and vibrant palm trees, highlighting the scene's tranquility and balance. Lamy's work reflects a blend of naive art and architectural representation, evoking a sense of serenity and simplicity, emblematic of a tropical setting.
Jacques Lamy (1946-2016). Born in Paris, Lamy pursued his study of art at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs. As a student, he was awarded the coveted Prix de Rome in 1971. After spending several years studying the style and technique of Classical and Renaissance fresco painters, Lamy developed his signature style that merges the centuries old technique of buon fresco with modern materials. After spreading a layer of plaster over stretched burlap, the artist paints directly on the damp plaster. The paint combines with the plaster resulting in the elegant, translucent finish pa t characterizes Classical frescoes. Lamy taught his highly decorative style of painting throughout Europe and Africa prior to settling in the United States in 1985. In addition to his paintings, Lamy has painted numerous large scale trompe d'oeil and classical murals using his novel fresco technique. The artist frequently exhibits his paintings and his sophisticated renderings have become popular favorites at leading American and European galleries.
Measures: 48"W x 36"H less
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