Bidspirit auction | Monique Voyer (b. 1928) R.C.A.


Monique Voyer (b. 1928) R.C.A. - Empreinte (2), 2009, Abstract Acrylic on Panel - An abstract painting titled Empreinte (2) by Monique Voyer, R.C.A., executed in 2009. The composition presents a softly luminous field of pale yellow and cream tones animated by layered passages of muted green, blue, and ochre. Thickly applied acrylic paint creates a tactile surface, with visible palette-knife work and raised impasto forming an organic, almost relief-like structure across the panel. Details Artist: Monique Voyer (Canadian, b. 1928) Title: Empreinte (2) Date: 2009 Medium: Acrylic on panel Support: Panel Signature: Signed and dated “Voyer 09” lower right Image Size: approximately 12 x 9 in. (30 x 23 cm) Framed Dimensions: approximately 14.5 x 18 in. (36.8 x 45.7 cm) Condition: Excellent overall condition Documentation: Accompanied by an evaluation sheet prepared by Anais Girardot, evaluatrice, including image, title, medium, date, and dimensions Catalogue Note Monique Voyer is a Canadian abstract artist whose work emphasizes materiality, gesture, and the expressive potential of surface. In her later paintings, she frequently explored the concept of the “empreinte” - a mark, trace, or imprint - using layered acrylic and impasto to create compositions that balance structure with spontaneity.