French Impressionist Pastel Painting of a Landscape with Poplars and Red-Roofed Farmhouses, Signed Morano-N

Atmospheric French impressionist pastel landscape capturing a quiet stretch of countryside as the last orange leaves cling to tall, bare poplars. Red-roofed farmhouses nestle among the trees, wheel tracks curve across a soft green meadow scattered with fallen leaves, and the hills fade into a pale, luminous sky streaked with gold. The layered, velvety pastel work gives the scene a lovely sense of late-season light. Signed lower left "MORANO-N". Price includes shipping!

The signature is believed to be that of 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 Lozère, the Gorges du Tarn and the countryside of southern France are vivid, personal and rarely seen on the market.

Presented under glass with an olive green mat in a natural light-wood frame of French samba molding, ready to hang! Lovely in a study, entry or cozy reading nook.

KEY FEATURES

• Artist: Believed to be Dr. Georges Nayral (1928-2021) of Carpentras, signing "Morano-N"
• Medium: Pastel
• Subject: Autumn countryside with bare poplars and red-roofed farmhouses
• Signature: Signed lower left "MORANO-N" 
• Frame: Natural light-wood French samba molding with an olive green mat, under glass

DETAILS

• Country: France
• Condition: Very Good
• Year: 2015
• Dimensions: H 19” x W 25” x D .5”