SIGNAC, Paul, Le Cuirassé (The Battleship), 1929
Born in Paris in 1863, Paul Signac abandoned his life as a young architectural student and began to travel Europe. Having a fondness for the … [Read biography »]
Signed Paul Signac (1863 - 1935), Pencil and watercolor on paper, Le Cuirassé (The Battleship), 1929  |
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| Artist: | Signac, Paul (1863 - 1935) |
|---|---|
| Title: | Le Cuirassé (The Battleship), 1929 |
| Medium: | Pencil and watercolor on paper |
| Image Size: | 6 1/2 in x 3 15/16 in (16.5 cm x 10 cm) |
| Sheet Size: | 6 1/2 in x 3 15/16 in (16.5 cm x 10 cm) |
| Framed Size: | 29 7/8 in x 27 1/2 in (75.9 cm x 69.9 cm) |
| Signed: | This work is hand signed by Paul Signac (1863 - 1935) in pencil in the lower right, 'P. Signac' just above the place and date, 'Brest 18 Sept 29' annotated in pencil in the lower right |
| Edition: | Unique original |
| Condition: | In good condition with bright, fresh colors |
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| Description: | |
Created on September 18, 1929, this unique, original pencil drawing and watercolor on paper is hand signed and dated by Paul Signac (1863 – 1935) in pencil in the lower right. Annotated to the left of the date, is the location of where this piece depicts: ‘Brest’ (France). Located in the northwestern coast of France, the port city of Brest is one bustling with passing sailboats, ships, and even battleships. Serving as one of the major French commercial hubs, there is also a port militaire-arsenal in Brest which gave way for Signac’s inspiration for this piece. His effortless strokes of color and light, airy pencil work evoke an impressionistic and feminine rendition of this battleship. Using light blues, pinks, teals, and hues of violet, Signac continually captures the beauty and heart of France with his landscape – and seascape – masterpieces. Catalogue Raisonné & COA: 1) A Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work. About the Framing: | |
Biography of Paul Signac
Born in Paris in 1863, Paul Signac abandoned his life as a young architectural student and began to travel Europe. Having a fondness for the open ocean, Signac took to sailing the various port cities of the Mediterranean, especially those of France. Known for his brilliant landscapes and seascapes of Antibes, Marseille, Brest, and St. Tropez, Signac utilized quick and expressive strokes of color to evoke the beauty and the timelessness of the ports he visited.
Earlier in his career, he was a student of pointillism and socialized with the likes of Georges Seurat and Claude Monet. Both artists were incredibly influential to Signac as he developed his own neo-impressionist style. By the late 1880s and early 1890s, Signac had begun sailing full time, developing his pointillist roots into broader, more swift strokes of color as he traveled to more, far-reaching ports of Europe.
He became well-known for his beautiful watercolors and his ability to capture the Mediterranean sun and varying pastel colors including pink, sky blue, lime greens, and violets. He also experimented with mixed media, often combining pen and ink drawings with his watercolors. By 1908, Signac was president of the Société des Artistes Indépendants (Society of Independent Artists) which heralded avant garde works that became the foundation of several groundbreak art movements of the 20th century. Their motto: Sans jury ni recompense (No jury, no awards).
Signac’s later years found him permanently established in the south of France where he created most of his works of the region. He died on August 15, 1935 and was cremated and buried three days later at the famous Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris.
