Charles Ledaic – Animated Landscape – Oil on panel -

Charles Ledaic – Animated Landscape – Oil on Panel – Mid 20th Century Charming oil on panel signed by Charles Ledaic, depicting an animated landscape in a soft and poetic atmosphere. The scene opens onto a vast plain with warm tones, evoking the end of summer or the beginning of autumn. In the centre of the composition, two small figures on a stroll bring life and scale to the whole, while a grove of trees with russet foliage structures the background. The sky, broadly treated, is animated by delicate clouds in pink and grey tones, contributing to a calm and luminous ambiance. The brushwork is free and lively, with a subtle handling of materials and chromatic variations. The whole exudes a beautiful sensitivity to landscape, in the tradition of early 20th-century plein air painters. The work is presented in a beautifully crafted and gilded wooden frame that enhances the composition. Dimensions: Panel: 28 X 41 cm With frame: 14 X 28 cm Condition: Generally good condition. Painting well preserved, slight wear to the frame without impact. Signature: Signed at the bottom right Charles Ledaic Note: A refined decorative work, ideal for a classic or chic country ambiance.