{"product_id":"charles-levier-village-corse-original-oil-on-canvas-mid-20th-century","title":"Charles Levier “Village Corse” Original Oil on Canvas, Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharles Levier “Village Corse” Original Oil on Canvas, Mid-20th Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal mid-century oil on canvas by French artist Charles Levier (1920–2003), titled \u003cstrong\u003e“Village Corse.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis atmospheric Mediterranean harbor scene depicts fishing boats pulled along the shore before a coastal Corsican village, rendered in Levier's distinctive modernist style. Strong linear outlines, flattened architectural forms and expressive passages of pale aqua, cream, ochre, navy and muted red give the composition a distinctly postwar French character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned \u003cstrong\u003e“Levier”\u003c\/strong\u003e at the lower left. The reverse of the canvas is additionally inscribed \u003cstrong\u003e“Village Corse”\u003c\/strong\u003e and signed \u003cstrong\u003e“Ch. Levier.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevier was particularly known for his stylized views of French and Mediterranean ports, coastal villages and figures. His work combines elements of Post-Impressionism and modernist abstraction, with a recognizable emphasis on drawing, angular forms and restrained but sophisticated color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in an ornate giltwood frame with carved foliate and scroll decoration, linen liner and narrow gilt inner molding. The warm, aged finish of the frame complements the painting beautifully and gives the piece substantial decorative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles Levier (French, 1920–2003)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVillage Corse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century, likely circa 1960s–1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed lower left; additionally titled and signed on reverse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corsican coastal village \/ harbor with boats\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e French Modernist \/ Post-Impressionist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting remains in good vintage condition with expected age-related surface characteristics, including areas of craquelure and variation in the painted surface visible under close inspection. The gilt frame shows age-appropriate wear, rubbing and losses to the finish that contribute to its antique character. Please review photographs closely as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking and highly decorative example of Levier's coastal work, particularly appealing for a Mediterranean, European modernist or collected-interior setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellnlee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52865823703351,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/ellnlee.com\/products\/charles-levier-village-corse-original-oil-on-canvas-mid-20th-century","provider":"Ellnlee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}