Post-impressionistic painting by the French painter Pierre Grisot, 1926.
This painting by French artist Pierre Grisot depicts an atmospheric river scene. In the foreground, an elegantly dressed young woman walks along a jetty on the riverbank. The scene is framed by autumn-colored trees. A stone bridge in the background completes the harmonious composition. The delicate color palette of pastel shades—gray, ochre, brown, and soft green—creates a calm and nostalgic atmosphere, typical of Griot's poetic style. The richly decorated, original frame underscores the work's classical aesthetic.
The pastel color palette and atmospheric lighting reflect the aftermath of Impressionism, while the clear composition and contoured figure demonstrate the aesthetics of Post-Impressionism.
About the artist:
Pierre Grisot (1911 - 1995)
Pierre Grisot was a French painter known for his elegant depictions of urban and rural scenes. He was particularly famous for his depictions of stylishly dressed women in dreamy landscapes or Parisian street scenes. Grisot's work is indebted to Impressionism and figurative modernism, with soft brushwork and subtle lighting. He exhibited in Paris at the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d'Automne, among other venues, and is considered one of the most charming representatives of French post-war art.
