Serge Belloni (1925-2005) – Vue panoramique du Pont Louis-Philippe, des Quais de Seine et de Notre-Dame sous la neige,  huile sur bois vers 1997

Description:

This beautiful painting is reproduced on page 32 of the catalog of the 1999 Milan Exhibition, where it was displayed.

Serge Belloni, nicknamed "The Painter of Paris," dedicated his artistic life to capturing the timeless essence of Paris and Venice. Every day, in all weather, he immortalized the changing faces of the City of Light and the City of Doges.

This magnificent painting transports us to Paris, with its beautiful panoramic view of the Louis Philippe Bridge, the Quays of the Seine with its bookshops, and Notre-Dame. Belloni loved spending autumn and early winter in Paris, where the bare trees revealed the architecture and authentic soul of the city. He spent the rest of the year in Venice, capturing its unique light.

Characteristics:

Technique: Oil on panel, signed in the lower left corner.

Dimensions:

Without frame: Height 20.50 inches, Length 43.30 inches.

With frame: Height 27.55 inches, Length 50.40 inches.

Condition: 

In fine original condition.

Biography:

Born in Italy in 1925, Serge Belloni settled in Paris in 1933. He studied at the École supérieure des Beaux-Arts and held his first exhibition at the age of 21. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to painting, working every day, in all weather, to capture the essence of Paris.

His travels to Holland allowed him to master the techniques of the Flemish masters, which he perfected throughout his career. His works are present in prestigious collections around the world, from Paris to New York, via Milan and Moscow.

Distinctions:

First Painting Award in Versailles (1949)

Marie Bashkirtseff Award (1952)

Silver Medal and Vermeil Medal of the City of Paris (1980)

Collections:

Carnavalet Museum, Paris

CA’ Pesaro Museum, Venice