View of a River, Summertime Painting Circa 1925 by Lucien Rene Mignon, Framed

Lucien René MIGNON, French
1865-1944

A classic example from France’s Impressionist period, Lucien René Mignon was born September 13, 1865 in Chateau-Gontier, France . A painter who focused on genre scenes, nude figures, landscapes and floral still-lifes.
Titled in French, ‘Vue de fleuve en ete’, the actual image measures 10 x14 and 17 x 20.5 overall with frame. Signed lower left.

He attended l’Ecoles des Beaus-Arts in Paris under Leon Gerome. While in Cagnes (South of France) the artist befriended Renoir and they often painted together. Mignon’s style has been closely linked to Renoir’s; with Renoir borrowing techniques learned from Mignon.

Exhibitions during his lifetime include the Salon des Independants in 1910 and the Salon de la Societe Nationale de Beaux-Arts. Mignon also received the Prix Berton in 1920. The artist produced decorative paintings for the ministry of Public Works titled ‘Four Season’s. Institutions in Angers, Laval and Paris have collected Mignon’s work. This picture was purchased in Paris from a private collection. It had originally been acquired from the artist and then to heirs by decent. At auction his paintings have sold widely in Paris, London and New York. He died in Paris, 1944.