Artwork

A view near Saint-Jean-de-Luz

A view near Saint-Jean-de-Luz, by Edmond Yon, oil, 1876
A view near Saint-Jean-de-Luz, by Edmond Yon, oil, 1876

A view near Saint-Jean-de-Luz is an oil painting by Edmond Yon. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

A view near Saint-Jean-de-Luz is an oil painting by Edmond Yon, dated to around 1876, and is part of the collection at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Subject & Meaning

The painting presents a serene landscape with buildings in the background, set against a hillside, evoking a sense of tranquility and everyday life.

Technique & Style

Rendered in muted earth tones with touches of greenery and a soft blue sky, the work showcases Yon's use of oil paint to create texture and depth, capturing the subtle play of light and shadow.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Edmond Yon

Artist

Edmond Yon

Edmond Yon (1836–1897) was an artist, born in Paris.