Accompanied by a certificate issued by Fundacion Sansó confirming the authenticity of this lot

Provenance: Private collection

ABOUT THE WORK

Perhaps France played an essential part in Juvenal Sansó’s artistic career. An exhibition of his paintings at the Lucie Weill Galerie in Paris, organized by Elsa Schiaparelli, was his breakthrough in the art market. The exhibition opened many opportunities for more one-man and collaborative shows, the start of his gradual rise in the art scene. Additionally, there is no denying Brittany Coast’s crucial role in the making of Sansó’s landscapes, immortalizing its scenic beauty in his paintings. Crimson Beach features a peaceful scenery of grasses, rocks, and still water—staple elements of a Sansó landscape. The artist used darker hues in this painting, only using slightly lighter ones to where its concocted sun rays touch them. Conspicuous streaks of oranges against this dark terrain signify a setting sun, a twilight if you must: the moon and the stars slowly painting the gradually dimming sky. Furthermore, Sansó’s use of dry-on-dry technique and harsh but careful brush strokes created depth and made his piece more alive. Indeed, Sansó’s images draw out a combination of beauty and disturbing uneasiness. “The art of Sansó belongs to a fantastic world,” art critic J. P. Crespelle expressed in France-Soir. “The flower compositions, the landscape reveal a mysterious universe full of magic . . . It is this wonderment that gives his paintings their beauty and renders them both unique and unforgettable.” (Jessica Magno)