Post-impressionist art gets island airing

Thursday 18 October 2018

A kaleidoscope of post-impressionist works never before seen in Jersey have been put on view

Ogier have installed a series of landscapes and paintings at their Esplanade offices, and have invited the public to gain a glimpse free of charge between 08:00 and 15:00 today.

This latest exhibition follows on from two previous exhibitions hosted in conjunction with London fine art experts Gladwell and Patterson.

The latest selection of paintings represents the pinnacle of the post-impressionist movement, with works by Gustave Loiseau, Francis Picabia and Pierre Eugene Montezin on display, alongside contemporary paintings.

Pictured: Loiseau, L'Allée des Peupliers, painted in 1905.

Work by the painters has sold for many thousands of pounds all around the world.

Between the late 19th and early 20th century, post-impressionism emerged as a reaction against Impressionists' concern for the naturalistic depiction of light and colour.

Despite being a slightly different twist on Monet’s signature style, the artists’ works were and still are held in similarly high esteem.

This is also the same type of art that Vincent Van Gogh was world-renowned for.

Simon Dinning, Ogier Head of Corporate, added: "We are particularly looking forward to working alongside local sixth form colleges and inviting art students to our offices to view the paintings and find out more about them.

“As the collection has a particular focus on the influential post-impressionist school, we are hoping that having the opportunity to see these paintings will help bring students' studies to life."