This captivating oil on canvas by Jean-Pierre Cassigneul, titled "Sur la Plage", exemplifies the artist’s celebrated style—evocative portraits of women infused with the influence of French Post-Impressionists like Bonnard and Vuillard. With its serene composition and masterful use of color, the piece radiates a quiet elegance and emotional depth that are hallmarks of Cassigneul’s work. The painting is signed and presented in a hand-carved, gilded wood frame, adding further refinement to this collectible artwork.

Cassigneul’s international acclaim spans decades, with exhibitions throughout Europe, Japan, and the United States, and a legacy rooted in Parisian artistic tradition. This framed piece is a standout example of 20th-century French figurative painting, ideal for collectors seeking museum-quality French modern art.

Canvas 32" h x 23.5" w. 

Cassigneul was born on July 13, 1935, in Paris, France and studied at the École des Beaux Arts before holding his first solo exhibition there at the age of 17. A year later, he was appointed a member of the Salon d'Automne. From 1956 to 1960 he studied under the French painter Roger Chapelain-Midy, and from 1965 onwards he exhibited at the Gallery Bellechasse in Paris. Since then he has exhibited across Europe, Japan, and the United States, and has also illustrated several books, among them Le Tour de Malheur by Joseph Kessel.