'Sicilian Farmhouse' by Yves Brayer (circa 1950s)

'Sicilian Farmhouse', oil on canvas, by Yves Brayer (circa 1950s). A dedicated lover of Mediterranean countries and their varied landscapes, this charming and diminutive work by the artist depicts a quiet scene of a farmhouse in rural Sicily. A figure in black departs the house via a narrow, rocky path. On the other side of the composition, a donkey stands tiredly, probably having been worked all day in the torrid heat that can be inland Sicily. Separated by several kilometres from the farm is a larger town with a commanding view of the countryside. A delicate, azure sky suggests it is another beautiful day in Sicily. The painting is in good overall condition and has been newly framed with a French-style linen slip. It was also recently cleaned and reconditioned by an art restoration professional. The work is signed by the artist in the lower right hand. Please enjoy the many photos with this listing. Upon request a video will be provided.

This gallery holds several works by the artist available on this platform. Yves Brayer's works command increasingly higher prices at auction therefore providing the collector not only a beautiful work but an investment as well. 

About the Artist: Yves Brayer (1907-1990) stands among the most celebrated modern French painters. Although he was faithful to the figurative tradition, his ample métier was enriched by his personal vision. His oeuvre proved to be very diverse, for besides his well-known landscapes, he also painted vast canvases, portraits and still lifes. A lover of Mediterranean landscapes, Yves Brayer sojourned in Morocco, Spain and Italy before settling down in Provence. There he was enchanted by the diverse and architectural forms of the Alpilles mountains, and by the vast expanse of the Camargue region with its ubiquitous white horses and black bulls. From then on he spent several months each year working in Provence. He also travelled internationally where he was quick to grasp the unique rhythm and light of each country.

Brayer passed away in Paris in 1990. A large collection of his paintings are on permanent display both at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Cordes, France and at the Musée Yves Brayer in Les Baux de Provence, as well as many regional museums in his home country. In the United States, Yves Brayer's works form part of the collection of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, among others. 

Dimensions with frame:

H 30 cm / 11.8"

W 35 cm / 13.8"

Dimensions without frame:

H 19 cm / 7.5"

W 24 cm / 9.4"