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An intense display of crimson blooms cascading like memories on a black field, reflecting post-war French abstraction and the emotional weight of gesture.

L’Esprit Français | A Visual Perspective of French Artists

A Curated Look into the Poetic, Precise, and Enduring Aesthetic of France.

From Impressionist masters to bold contemporary abstraction, French artists have long shaped the visual language of elegance and expression. L’Esprit Français brings together this legacy in a curated collection that honors the spirit of both past and present. It’s a visual dialogue—where timeless composition meets modern experimentation, and where precision gives way to poetic form.

French artists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Jean Dubuffet established the foundation of a national aesthetic. This aesthetic is rooted in refinement, nuance, and emotional clarity. Renoir’s soft light and expressive brushwork remain iconic, while Dubuffet’s textured, rebellious surfaces redefined the boundaries of visual culture. Both reflect how French artists have continued to explore emotion through structure. They have shaped global movements without ever straying from their innate sense of balance.

This collection also highlights the fresh perspectives of contemporary French artists. François Bonnel’s graphic precision and minimal compositions reveal a quiet strength. This strength is rooted in restraint. Meanwhile, Franck Noto brings street art into the gallery space with layered gestures and a vibrant urban rhythm. The lyrical abstraction of Georges Mathieu reminds us that movement and line—when paired with intention—become a form of visual music.

Whether gestural or geometric, atmospheric or architectural, the work of French artists continues to evolve. They do so while maintaining a reverence for form and proportion. There’s always a sense of thoughtfulness behind each line, of tension resolved through design. Even the boldest compositions carry an undercurrent of discipline. This is a mark of the country’s deep artistic lineage.

Atmospheric abstract work evoking dual movement, representing the ethereal depth often found in French contemporary art.

Thomas Devaux ‘Rayon 1.99’ 2020, Fine Art Paper, Pigment Print, Frame with 2K Gold Leaf Frame Included, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Playful portrait study composed of bold shapes and expressive lines, echoing the graphic sensibilities of modern French artists.

Thierry Noir ‘Sans Titre’ 1988, 13 Panels (Acrylic Paint and Sharpie Pen), Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Monochromatic composition of organic forms, reflecting Jean Dubuffet’s influence on post-war French abstraction.

Jean Dubuffet ‘Arborescenses’ 1972, Vacuum-Formed Relief Screen Print, Ed. of 75, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Hyperrealist French landscape juxtaposing technical precision with serene topography, showcasing range in French visual narrative.

Grisor ‘BASE V-2’ 2023, Acrylic on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Minimalist work with subtle marks and vessel motifs, illustrating the quiet emotional depth found in French expressionist painting.

Guillaume Seff ‘Se Soutenir’ 2021, Mixed Media on Canvas

Dreamlike portrait rendered in soft tones, exploring anonymity and introspection in the French figurative tradition.

Thomas Devaux ‘Shopper 2.32’ 2025, Dichroic Glass, Pigment Print, 22k Gold Leaf Gilded Frame, Edition 3 of 3 +2AP, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Soft gradient abstract with a window-like silhouette, blending color theory and meditative space—hallmarks of French modern design.

KEAN ‘Big Hublot’ 2021, Acrylic on Shaped Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Graphite-style linear drawing suggesting rhythm and structure, celebrating the refined simplicity in French minimalist gesture.

Bernar Venet ‘Position of Three Undetermined Lines’ 1984, Charcoal and Cardboard on Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Dynamic geometric study evoking conceptual design and visual wit, inspired by French optical and kinetic movements.

Mathieu Mercier ‘The King, His Lover And Their Bastard (#2)’ 2016, Maple and Walnut Wood, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Layered abstraction with tonal restraint and coded markings, offering a poetic take on contemporary French materiality.

Guillaume Seff ‘Les Lumières du Jour’ Var 3, 2021, Mixed Media on Canvas

Mixed-media drawing of stylized female figures surrounded by floral motifs and surreal elements, combining cubist and expressionist influences.

Theo Tobiasse ‘Chaque Homme est un Prophète Qui Voit avec Tout Son Corps’ 1990-2000, Mixed Media on Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Monochrome red textural canvas composed of methodical, sculpted spikes creating a rhythmic surface pattern.

Bernard Aubertin ‘Tableau Clou’ 1968, Nails and Acrylic on Wood

Minimalist blue rectangular panel with a delicate line detail, emphasizing vertical balance and spatial contrast.

Grisor ‘BLUE TO’ 2017, Acrylic on Aluminum Cut-Out, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Black crinkled paper artwork with three minimalist colored dots arranged in a triangle formation.

Stephen Dean ‘Juggler 17’ 2014, Aluminium Paper and Dichroic Glass, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Series of four playful, abstract figure compositions in vibrant primary colors against turquoise backgrounds.

Thierry Noir ‘Gold (Complete Blue Set)’ 2024, Screen Print on Somerset 410 GSM Radiant White Paper, Ed. of 25, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Circular typographic artwork featuring warped French text in a spiral, creating a hypnotic, optical illusion.

Bernar Venet ‘Difféo Pearl 4’ 2023, Acrylic on Canvas, Varnished, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Abstract composition with a bold white and orange form contrasted against a black background and blue circular accent.

François Bonnel ‘Summer Bobies’ 2022, Acrylic on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Sculptural wall installation featuring black and white interwoven mesh cubes, forming a flowing, organic pattern.

Pierre Muckensturm ‘XXI 56’ 2022, Metal, Mixed Media, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Energetic abstract expressionist painting with intense crimson and black brushstrokes intersected by bursts of orange on a neutral ground.

Georges Mathieu ‘Désaveu Intemporel’ 1990, Oil on Canvas

Minimalist line drawing of a female profile by Henri Matisse, expressing elegance and clarity through fluid contour.

Henri Matisse ‘Nadia au Profil Aigu’ 1948, Aquatint on Marais Paper, Edition 14/25 +5AP, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

A dreamlike, chromatic installation of suspended floral rings and industrial chains—a digital fantasy echoing the French tradition of reimagining space through vibrant surrealism and playful abstraction.

Amélie Bertrand ‘Too Much Sugar for a Dime’ 2023, Oil on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

A deep, celestial blue abstraction, evoking Yves Klein’s International Klein Blue and the spiritual intensity of post-war French avant-garde minimalism.

Gabriela Meunié ‘Deep Blue Out’ 2024, Acrylic, Pigments on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

A cinematic black-and-white photo of a cyclist rounding a curve, capturing fleeting motion from above—a tribute to French humanist photography and the poetic realism of mid-century Paris.

Henri Cartier-Bresson ‘Hyeres, France’ 1932/c.1980, Gelatin Silver, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

An abstract organic drawing in white on tan paper, stacked like a totem—reminiscent of Jean Dubuffet’s Art Brut, celebrating the raw, instinctual essence of form.

Jean Dubuffet ‘Monument à l’Homme Portant un Lionceau’ 1970, Marker P52 (black) on Paper Cut and Glued on Kraft Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

A bold pop-collage of motel signage and abstract overlays, blending text, Americana, and brushstrokes in a neo-expressionist style—a nod to the global dialogue between French Figuration Libre and American Pop.

Tony Soulié ‘Key West’ 2014, Mixed Media on Picture, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

A rhythmic wall sculpture of undulating wooden slats with cobalt blue accents, channeling the purity of form and material often explored by French Constructivists and modernists.

Pascal Pierme ‘Noir Espoir II’ 2024, Alder Wood, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

A serene, geometric still life of stylized floral forms and a sky filled with soft clouds, echoing the Cubist lineage and lyrical modernism of 20th-century French painting.

Aurélie Gravas ‘Yellow Moon’ 2025, Oil and Pigments on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Six ghostly, childlike figures rendered in smoky grays and subtle washes, evoking the charm and melancholy of Cocteau’s line work with a contemporary twist.

Sakti Burman ‘Six Figures’ c. 1965-70, Watercolor and Ink on Paper Laid to Board, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

A textured black canvas with a burst of fiery orange and scribbled markings, reminiscent of Cy Twombly’s time in France, where gestural abstraction meets poetic language.

Guillaume Seff ‘Beat’ 2021, Mixed Media and Collage on Canvas

A crumpled brown paper composition with three pastel dots, minimalist and playful—reflecting the French appreciation for nuance, restraint, and conceptual wit.

Stephen DeanJuggler 21′ 2014, Kraft Paper and Dichroic Glass

A surrealist landscape with ethereal figures and floating botanical forms, echoing the poetic imagination of contemporary French visual storytelling.

Hélène Duclos ‘Do Not Retrace Our Steps #1’ 2020, Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

A minimalist French abstraction where rich indigo layers are pierced by a single red line—suggesting the tension between control and spontaneity in modern French expression.

Franck Noto (Zest) ‘F80RBX’ 2024, Acrylic on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

A luminous impressionist painting of a woman nestled in a sun-dappled French garden, evoking the gentle brushwork and pastoral themes of Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir ‘Femme Assise dans un Paysage’ 1918, Oil on Canvas

An intense display of crimson blooms cascading like memories on a black field, reflecting post-war French abstraction and the emotional weight of gesture.

Julien Jaca ‘Bleeding Poppies’ 2024, Acrylic and Industrial Paint on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

A playful, surreal character drawn in fine white lines on gray, channeling Jean Cocteau’s mischievous fusion of myth and modernity.

Jean Cocteau ‘Grand Sphynx’ 1957, Original Drawing, Pastels on Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

A colorful French pop-art still life filled with domestic symbols, blending culinary charm with graphic spontaneity.

Johanna Dumet ‘Repas de société: Pommes de Terres et Dominos’ 2024, Oil, Gouache, Paper on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

A raw and expressive etching of a female nude, stripped to its essential lines, capturing the French commitment to form, sensuality, and introspection.

Georges Braque ‘Etude de nu (Nu)’ 1907- 08/53, Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etching on Auvergne Laid Paper, Ed. of 25, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

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