541 - Ferdinand LOYEN DU PUIGAUDEAU (1864–1930)

Ferdinand LOYEN DU PUIGAUDEAU (1864–1930) Moonlight on the Old Guardhouse at Le Croisic Oil on canvas, signed lower right Minor wear and small areas of paint loss Canvas dimensions: 60 x 73 cm In its large stuccoed and gilded wooden frame Dimensions: 84 cm x 98 cm Here, Ferdinand Loyen du Puigaudeau presents an almost Symbolist vision of the wild coastline, but the presence of sails in the distance reminds us that this quasi-mystical moonlight scene is also a time of hard work for the fishermen of Le Croisic. Provenance: private collection, Angers. This painting is listed in the archives of the Ferdinand du Puigaudeau Catalogue Raisonné by Mr. Antoine Laurentin. We thank Mr. Antoine Laurentin for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work. A certificate of authenticity may be provided upon request and at the buyer’s expense.