MUHL Roger

MUHL Roger

Roger MUHL (1929–2008)

Title: La Seine à l’Institut, 1963

Oil on canvas depicting La Seine à l’Institut, Paris, France, 1963.

Signed lower right.

Provenance: Private collection, France.

This painting has been authenticated by the artist’s son and will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné of Roger Muhl, currently in preparation.

A refined and atmospheric Parisian view by French painter Roger Muhl (1929–2008), La Seine à l’Institut depicts the Seine and the bridge near the historic Institut de France in the heart of Paris. Painted in 1963, the work captures the distinctive atmosphere of the French capital through Muhl’s elegant and highly personal interpretation of the urban landscape.

The composition is characterized by a subtle and sophisticated palette of soft greys, ivory tones, muted blues and delicate variations of color. Muhl’s expressive yet controlled brushwork gives the surface a luminous, almost meditative quality, while the architectural forms of Paris are gently simplified. The result achieves a remarkable balance between figuration and abstraction, reflecting the distinctly modern sensibility of post-war French painting.

Rather than describing the city with photographic precision, Muhl concentrates on atmosphere, light and the essential structure of the landscape. The Seine becomes a central element of the composition, creating a sense of depth and tranquility while the surrounding architecture establishes an unmistakably Parisian setting.

Roger Muhl developed an immediately recognizable pictorial language throughout his career, distinguished by restrained color, strong compositions and an exceptional sensitivity to light. His landscapes, interiors and still lifes reveal a sophisticated approach to color and form that has made his work particularly appreciated by collectors of modern French painting.

Painted in 1963, La Seine à l’Institut is a timeless and sophisticated Parisian landscape and a particularly elegant example of Roger Muhl’s work from this important period.

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Price : Upon Request

Materials / Techniques: Oil on Canvas

Condition: Excellent condition, some marks on the frame

Measurements: 31"4/8 x 25”1/2 canvas (81 x 65 cm)
x” x x” with frame (x x x cm) TBD