{"product_id":"village-du-sud-1940s-french-oil-painting-by-andree-clech-lagarron","title":"“Village du Sud” — 1940s French Oil Painting by Andrée Clech Lagarron","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBathed in the soft colors of southern France, \u003cstrong\u003eVillage du Sud\u003c\/strong\u003e captures a hillside village rising dramatically above a lush, rocky landscape. Painted in oil on canvas and dating to circa the \u003cstrong\u003e1940s\u003c\/strong\u003e, the work is signed \u003cstrong\u003eAndrée Clech Lagarron\u003c\/strong\u003e at the lower right.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClustered stone houses seem to climb organically from the hillside, their warm terracotta roofs and sun-washed façades rendered in soft shades of cream, ochre, blush, and pale gray. Below, expressive strokes of olive green, deep blue-green, gold, and rust suggest the rugged vegetation and changing colors of the countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a wonderful looseness to the painting—the architecture remains recognizable while the landscape becomes increasingly expressive toward the foreground. The elevated viewpoint and tightly gathered buildings give the scene the unmistakable character of an old hilltop village in the South of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a substantial vintage frame with a wide champagne-gold finish and ivory inner border, the painting has considerable presence and beautifully complements the muted palette of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal oil painting on canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned Andrée Clech Lagarron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench, circa 1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouthern French hilltop village scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpressive landscape and architectural composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial vintage champagne-gold frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind vintage artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28.5\" H x 25\" W x 3.5\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a vintage work of art, this piece may exhibit age-related wear and patina to both the painting and frame consistent with its history. These characteristics contribute to its unique, collected character.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Maison Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48966678347968,"sku":null,"price":1275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3852\/5120\/files\/2_5c09f23e-8e8e-4366-aa64-551d892fa303.png?v=1788717783","url":"https:\/\/bellemaisonstore.com\/products\/village-du-sud-1940s-french-oil-painting-by-andree-clech-lagarron","provider":"Belle Maison Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}