GUSTAVE LOISEAU | Nature Morte aux Fruits
Oil on Board
38.5 x 47.5 cms / 15¼ x 18¾ inches
Executed circa 1922
Signed lower right G. Loiseau
Gustave Loiseau’s Nature Morte aux Fruits is a rare and vibrant still life that reflects the enduring influence of Paul Gauguin on the artist’s work. Painted with Loiseau’s signature en treillis brushwork, this composition shimmers with movement and texture. Bold tones, rich impasto, and a dynamic composition create a sense of immediacy, bridging Impressionist light with Post-Impressionist structure. Discover more at Gladwell & Patterson, London’s oldest art gallery.
Loiseau is one of the most foremost Post-Impressionist painters. He rebelled against the traditional practices of painting and joined the famous artists’ colony at Pont-Aven in Brittany in 1890. There he became companions with Henry Moret, Maxime Maufra and Paul Gauguin and under their influence, Loiseau embraced the use of bold colour and sought to expand and seek new aspects of the Impressionist style.
Like his Impressionist forebearers, Loiseau was a champion of painting the landscape en plein air. In his quest to create movement and light, Loiseau developed a distinct cross hatching technique which resulted in the supple and ephemeral quality for which his work is known.
Claude Monet and Auguste Renoir recognised Loiseau’s artistic talent and introduced him to the art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, who signed an exclusive contract with Loiseau in 1897. Loiseau’s work was exhibited widely during his lifetime and can be found in many notable museums and private collections.
