Paul Bernard (1935-1992) - The Poor Hère - Oil on canvas signed - 1965

Oil on canvas figurative titled The Poor Wretch, painted in 1965 and presented in its imposing gold and green frame. The composition shows a group of silhouettes crossing a nocturnal urban space, while an isolated figure appears in the foreground. The deep palette of blues, greens, and turquoise is punctuated by violet, red, and yellow. The free brushwork and deliberately synthetic forms give the scene an expressive and melancholic atmosphere. The work bears the signature "Bernard" in the lower right corner. The reverse of the frame is also inscribed "Le pauvre Hère, " "65, " and "Bernard." It is presented as a work by Paul Bernard (1935-1992), although this attribution would need to be confirmed, as the surname alone does not definitively establish the artist's identity. Overall height: 69 cm. Overall width: 46 cm. Depth: 6 cm. Visible dimensions: 55 × 34 cm. Generally good condition for a work from 1965. The canvas appears stable. The frame shows scratches, wear, and small chips of gilding, particularly on the moldings and edges, consistent with its age. An evocative painting that would naturally find its place in a living room, an office, or an interior combining modern art and vintage furniture.