Tableau "Sea Under the Woods" signed A. Salvignac – Early 20th century

This oil on canvas signed A. Salvignac depicts a forest landscape imbued with calm and poetry. The scene shows an undergrowth where tall trees, some already displaying the warm hues of autumn, rise around a pond. The light, soft and diffuse, glides between the trunks and opens the composition towards a brighter clearing in the background, then a field, creating a natural depth that invites the gaze to linger. The palette, dominated by greens and ochres, conveys an atmosphere of late summer or early autumn. The light touches that animate the foliage contrast with a more precise treatment of the ground and water, revealing a sensitivity oscillating between naturalism and impressionism. The reflections on the stream add a vibrant note that balances the density of the undergrowth. The whole exudes an impression of almost silent tranquility, as if the artist had captured a suspended moment, far from any human presence. The large, thick gilded wooden frame, richly carved with floral motifs and scrolls, enhances the classic and refined character of the work while highlighting its timeless elegance. Period: Early 20th century. Very good condition. Dimensions: Width: 78 cm. Depth: 6.5 cm. Height: 61 cm. Reference 493V.