Robert FERNIER (1895-1977). - Lot 152

Robert FERNIER (1895-1977). Doubs, "La Gauffre". Oil on board, signed lower right and titled on back. Artist's label on reverse stating "Médaillé d'or, salon de 1932 hors concours, 7 villa Michel-Ange, Paris XVIe". Dimensions: 27.5x22 cm. Born in Pontarlier in the Doubs region, Robert Fernier painted landscapes of his native region, often snow-covered or just emerging from winter. He apprenticed at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, but also at the Atelier Cormon and the Atelier of Gustave COURTOIS (1852-1923). President of the Friends of Gustave Courbet, a painter from whom he drew his inspiration in the representation of landscapes, he was also behind his monographic museum in Ornans and its catalog raisonné. We would like to thank the Association Robert Fernier for confirming the authenticity of this work and its forthcoming inclusion in the artist's catalog raisonné currently being compiled.