MAURICE MARTIN | Bord du Lunain en Hiver
Oil on Canvas
65 x 54 cms / 25½ x 21¼ inches
Signed Maurice Martin (lower right)
In Bord du Lunain en Hiver, Maurice Martin's portrayal of the river captures the delicate stillness of winter, using a rich, muted palette to suggest both the cold crispness of the season and the soft reflection of light on water. The Lunain river, a lesser-known tributary in the Île-de-France region, provided Martin with an intimate and unspoilt natural setting. The sinuous movement of the river contrasts with the stark verticality of the leafless trees, creating visual tension and rhythm.
The work reflects Martin’s dialogue with the traditions of the Barbizon School and French Impressionism, yet it retains his distinctive modern edge through bolder brushstrokes and a more expressive handling of colour and form. Bord du Lunain stands as an excellent example of how Maurice Martin transforms an ordinary landscape into a poetic study of mood, transience, and harmony in nature.
