Saint-Gervais

20th-century oil painting on wood signed Lydia Sergueli (20th century). On the reverse, written in pencil, is “Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt” a village near Blois, in the Centre-Val de Loire region.

A countryside scene painted with lovely energy, where we can make out bare trees standing out against a nuanced, grey sky. In the background, several orange roofs appear below the branches, adding a touch of warmth to the landscape. The paint is worked in impasto, creating depth around the vegetation and sky of Saint Gervais la Forêt.

An unusually long format highlights the horizon line and accentuates a sense of calm. The work is in very good condition despite a few discreet marks due to the age of the panel. 

Lydia Sergueli is not well documented but her work attests to a personal sensibility and mastery of her medium. 

• Overall Size: 9.8" x 26.3" / 25cm x 67cm.
• Size without frame: 8.6" x 25.1" / 22cm x 64.5cm.
• Country of origin: France.
• Signature: Lydia Sergueli (2Oth century).
• Creation date: Mid-20th century. 
• Condition: The wood panel and its modern frame are in very good condition.
• Materials: Oil painting on wood in a more modern light wooden frame.
• Shipping: Complimentary shipping to the US and Europe. A surcharge will be applied for deliveries to Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
• DDP shipping: All taxes and import fees are included in the listed price.