Bagatelle I

Jean-Pierre Cassigneul

1981

Original lithograph in colors

76 x 54 cm

Mourlot print, Paris

Catalog raisonné : Sauret 244

 

 

Jean-Piere Cassigneul's work is influenced by post-impressionist artists such as Édouard Vuillard and Pierre Bonnard. However, the artist developed his own unique style, depicting women with slender silhouettes and remarkable elegance. In his paintings, the women retain constant characteristics despite changes in their attire. What makes Jean-Pierre Cassigneul's work so captivating, however, is the way he places them in environments that evolve with the seasons. The landscapes in the background change, reflecting the passage of time and seasonal variations. This subtle representation of the seasons creates a dynamic atmosphere in the artist's works, where the characters seem to live and evolve over time. It's this ability to capture temporality and fuse traditional influences with a contemporary aesthetic that makes her work so remarkable.