René Toutain

René Toutain (French, 1915-1999)

La Loire à Chaumont

Original oil on canvas

Signed RENE TOUTAIN lower right

Inscribed La Loire à Chaumont on the stretcher

A beautiful original French oil painting by René Toutain, depicting a peaceful view of the Loire at Chaumont. The composition shows the river with soft reflections, distant houses, a church or château-like building, trees and rolling countryside beyond.

The work has a lovely modern French feel, with confident brushwork, a rich green and blue palette, and an atmospheric treatment of light across the water. It is a very decorative and collectable Loire Valley landscape, presented in an ornate carved-style frame.

Condition:

The painting is in good vintage condition overall, with age-related surface texture, minor marks and light wear. The frame shows age-related wear, rubbing, cracks, chips and losses to the decorative finish. The frame remains highly attractive and suits the painting well. Please see all images for details.

A charming signed French oil painting with strong decorative appeal, ideal for collectors of French landscape art, Loire Valley subjects, river scenes and mid-century French painting.

Measurements

Overall framed size: 74 x 57 cm

Overall framed size in inches: approx. 29.1 x 22.4 inches

Actual artwork / canvas size: 55 x 37 cm

Actual size in inches: approx. 21.7 x 14.6 inches