GUILLAUMIN; ARMAND
1841 - 1927

Pont de Seine ?Paris (Bridge over the Seine in Paris). 1868. Signed and dated lower right: Guillaumin 68. Pastel on paper. 29 x 38cm. Framed.

Provenance:
Ambroise Vollard; Paris;
since 1990 private collection; Hamburg.

Literature:
Appears in: Fondation de l'hermitage; Armand Guillaumin. 1841-1927. Un
maitre de l'impressionnisme fran鏰is; Lausanne 1996; pg.158 with illus.

Exhibited:
Vom Spiel der Farbe. Armand Guillaumin (1841-1927). Ein vergessener Impressionist
(exhib.cat. K鰈n; Wallraf-Richartz-Museum; 24. Februar bis 05. Mai 1996); K鰈n 1996; appears in and is illustrated in the catalogue under the No. 1.

In his rare free time the young Guillaumin enjoyed visiting Paris and its quays. Numerous works illustrate his fascination of life on these waterways. This early pastel piece shows Guillaumin's involvement with the composition of his works - the static Seine bridge and cranes are balanced by the soft shapes of the sky and water. This piece allows a glimpse into "Guillaumin's skills [...]; which made him one of the best pastel drawers under the impressionists" [translation].
Art trade; Van Ham.