Pair of post-impressionist paintings signed BERJONNEAU, oil on cardboard.

Hello, I am offering 2 knife-painted canvases depicting an alpine landscape. One is located in SAAS-FEE in the canton of Valais in SWITZERLAND, the other in Italy in the AOSTA valley. These 2 works from around 1930 are signed by Jehan BERJONNEAU (1890-1966), a referenced and valued artist. Frame dimensions: 45 cm X 37 cm. Artwork dimensions: 41 cm X 33 cm. The interest in bringing these 2 works together lies in a philosophical contrast. The first panel explores high altitude, solitude, and the elevation of the soul. The dead tree symbolizes the passage of time, while the steep rock reminds us of the harshness of life. The second panel celebrates a fertile valley. The lines are gentle, the road winds, the houses blend into the landscape, bringing life. It is a serene view of the living mountain. The artist's signature appears intentionally on only one canvas as this pair is inseparable. BERJONNEAU expresses his fascination with the geological structure of the world. The locations noted on the back of the artwork confirm that the artist made the pictorial journey on site. Thus, these 2 works are not studio representations but pictorial testimonies captured on site and then reinterpreted with his personal touch.