French Impressionist Pastel Painting of a Country Landscape with Farmhouse and Golden Fields, Attributed to Morano-N

Sun-drenched French pastel of a country hamlet, with a slate-roofed stone farmhouse at the bend of a dusty lane, a weathered fence line, and golden fields rolling toward distant blue mountains beneath billowing summer clouds. Rich greens, warm ochres and soft violets are built up in lively, textured strokes, with wildflowers tucked into the verge in the foreground. Unsigned, it is framed in the same French molding as its signed companion piece and is believed to be by the same hand, the artist who signed "Morano-N". Price includes shipping!

"Morano-N" is believed to be Dr. Georges Nayral (1928-2021) of Carpentras, in Provence. Born in Montpellier, Nayral was an ophthalmologist by profession and a devoted amateur painter, musician and photographer, remembered locally as a friend of artists and an active member of the Galerie du Petit Montmartre, the Carpentras artists' circle. He also lectured on the history of the Vaucluse and was still exhibiting his work at 92. "Morano" appears to have been his mother's maiden name. His pastels of the countryside of southern France are vivid, personal and rarely seen on the market.

Framed under glass with a warm taupe mat in a dark mahogany-stained wood frame. A wonderful pair with our poplar landscape by Morano-N! From Avignon, France!

KEY FEATURES

• Artist: Attributed to "Morano-N", believed to be Dr. Georges Nayral (1928-2021)
• Medium: Pastel on paper
• Subject: Stone farmhouse on a country lane, with golden fields and distant blue mountains
• Signature: Unsigned
• Frame: Dark mahogany colored frame with a warm taupe mat, under glass

DETAILS

• Country: France
• Condition: Very Good
• Year: Late 20th to Early 21st Century
• Dimensions: H 18.75” x W 24.75” x D .5”