Serge Belloni (1925-2005) – Willow Street in the Snow oil on wood circa 1970

Description:

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

This beautiful painting, reproduced in the Milan exhibition catalog on page 67, transports us to Paris, with this lovely view of the Rue des Saules under the snow. Belloni loved to spend autumn and early winter in Paris, where the bare trees revealed the city's architecture and authentic soul. He also spent the rest of the year in Venice to capture this very special light.

Features:

Technique: Oil on panel, signed lower left.
Dimensions:
Without frame: Height 45 cm, Length 55 cm.
With frame: Height 67 cm, Length 77 cm.
Condition: Excellent condition.

Biography :

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

His travels in 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 prize for painting at Versailles (1949)
Marie Bashkirtseff Prize (1952)
Silver Medal and Silver Vermeil Medal of the City of Paris (1980)

Collections:

Carnavalet Museum, Paris
CA' Pesaro Museum, Venice

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Serge Belloni (1925-2005) – Willow Street in the Snow Oil on Wood, circa 1970

Description:

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 beautiful painting, featured in the Milan exhibition catalog on page 67, transports us to Paris with its lovely view of Rue des Saules under the snow. 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 lower left.
– Dimensions:
– Without frame: Height 17.72 inches, Length 21.65 inches.
– With frame: Height 26.38 inches, Length 30.31 inches.
– Condition: Excellent state of conservation.

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 refined throughout his career. His works are featured in prestigious collections around the world, from Paris to New York, Milan, and Moscow.

Awards:

– First Prize in Painting at Versailles (1949)
– Marie Bashkirtseff Prize (1952)
– Silver Medal and Vermilion Medal of the City of Paris (1980)

Collections:

– Carnavalet Museum, Paris
– CA' Pesaro Museum, Venice