Bidspirit auction | CLAUDIA BRET CHARBONNIER IMPASTO OIL

CLAUDIA BRET CHARBONNIER IMPASTO OIL LANDSCAPE PAINTING - A vibrant and heavily textured Impressionist oil on canvas landscape by recognized French artist Claudia-Julia Bret-Charbonnier (1863–1951). The composition features a sun-dappled outdoor scene executed with aggressive, thick impasto brushwork and palette knife techniques, creating a highly tactile, sculptural surface. Marks: Signed ”C Bret Charbonnier” to the lower margin. The reverse of the stretcher bears a hand-written French conservation label reading ”Evitez la proximité d'une source de chaleur” (Avoid proximity to a heat source). claudia bret charbonnier, french impressionist landscape, antique impasto oil painting, 19th century, 20th century french art, heavy texture oil Dimensions Frame 48 1/2 x 40 1/2 in, Image 45 1/4 x 37 1/4 in. Condition Good Condition. The heavy impasto surface is structurally stable with vibrant colors. No obvious flaking or major paint loss noted. The canvas is sound. Note: As indicated by the vintage warning label on the reverse, the painting should be kept away from direct heat sources due to the exceptionally thick application of oil paint.