Bernard Buffet *

(Paris 1928–1999)
Environs de Vichy, Village du Bourbonnais, 1974, signed and dated, titled on the reverse, oil on canvas, 89 x 130 cm, framed

This work is registered in the Archives of the Galerie Maurice Garnier, Paris

Provenance:
Galerie Maurice Garnier, Paris (stamp on the reverse)
European Private Collection


Environs de Vichy, Village du Bourbonnais by Bernard Buffet (1974) presents a poetic and unsettling vision of the French countryside. The landscape, though seemingly serene, is imbued with a palpable solitude, heightened by sharp lines and muted colors. The village blends with the surrounding environment in a suspended, almost surreal harmony, conveying a silent melancholy. The work captures the essence of a timeless moment, where nature becomes a reflection of the artist’s inner world, evoking an emotion that is both intense and delicate.