Corneille - 2008 Auvers sur Oise Van Gogh's church - Gekocht bij family Corneille

Very low edition, of only 60 lithographs!

Corneille's lithograph entitled "Auvers sur Oise – L'église de Van Gogh" has the following characteristics and aspects:

Material and Finish:

Printed on thick wove paper.
Beautiful lithograph, signed and dated by the artist's hand.
Numbered 46/60.
Stamped "Atelier Corneille" on the back.
Dimensions:
47.5 x 54 cm.


Colors and Theme:

Dominating bright red color.
Theme of rural life around Auvers-sur-Oise.


Imagery and Symbolism:

Includes elements of the surrounding countryside near Paris.
Inclusion of the famous church painted by Vincent van Gogh.
Use of symbols such as a snake, referring to the artist's COBRA period.


Location and Significance:

Installed in Auvers-sur-Oise, the village where Van Gogh spent his last months.
Connection with Van Gogh, emphasized by Corneille's burial in the same cemetery.


Artistic Influence:

Reflects the expressive and spontaneous style of the COBRA movement.
Influences of primitive art, children's drawings and folk art.
These aspects together make the lithograph a special work of art that is both visually appealing and deeply symbolic, with a strong bond between two iconic artists and their shared location.

Visual Description:

To colour:

The background is dominated by a bright red color.
Gray and black tones are used for the figures and objects.
Composition and Elements:

Birds: Various bird figures, both floating and sitting, are prominently present.
Snake: A snake snakes through the center of the composition, a characteristic symbol of Corneille's COBRA period.
Church and Landscape: On the right side of the lithograph you can see a church, inspired by Van Gogh's famous church in Auvers-sur-Oise. The surrounding landscape shows hills and buildings in abstract shapes.
Human Face: On the left is a stylized human face, with expressive eyes.
Other Animals: In addition to the birds and the snake, there are also other animal figures such as a dog or wolf.

Border and Lines:

The lithograph is framed with a thin yellow line, which demarcates the whole.
Uses thick, black contour lines to define the different elements and figures.

Style and Technique:

The style is characteristic of Corneille with expressive, spontaneous lines and a playful, almost childlike approach to the shapes.
The use of bright colors and simple shapes is typical of the COBRA movement.

Signature and Numbering:

At the bottom of the lithograph it is clearly visible that the work is signed by Corneille.
Numbered as 46/60, indicating that this is the 46th print of an edition of 60 copies.

Symbolism and Meaning:
COBRA influence: The snake and the playful birds refer to Corneille's COBRA period, in which spontaneity and a primitive style were central.

Countryside and Heritage: The presence of the church and the surrounding landscape emphasize the theme of rural life and connect the work with the Auvers-sur-Oise region, famous by Vincent van Gogh.

Joie de vivre: The bright red color and the dynamic composition radiate a feeling of joy and vitality, matching the title of the work.

This lithograph is a fine example of Corneille's ability to create vibrant, expressive art that is both visually appealing and deeply symbolic, with a clear connection to the legacy of the COBRA movement and rural life.
In the quiet, picturesque village of Auvers-sur-Oise, where the ghost of Vincent van Gogh still haunts, another art icon has found its final resting place. Corneille, the visionary Dutch painter and co-founder of the avant-garde art movement COBRA, is now buried in the same cemetery as Van Gogh, a fitting tribute to his life and work.

The Last Salutation to a Master

On a sunny Thursday morning, art lovers and admirers gathered at the Maison de L'Ile music center. They were there to say goodbye to an artist whose work pushed the boundaries of the imagination and broke new ground in the post-war art world. Corneille, who died in Paris on Sunday at the age of 88, was remembered in a ceremony full of memories of his colorful and expressive works. The funeral started at half past ten, and at a quarter to twelve the artist was laid to rest. The ceremony was imbued with love and respect for the man who had contributed so much to modern art.

A Tribute to Rural Life

One of Corneille's most special works, a beautiful lithograph on thick wove paper, now hangs in Auvers-sur-Oise, not far from the famous church painted by Van Gogh. This work, entitled "Auvers sur Oise – L'église de Van Gogh", radiates with a bright red that captures the warmth and joy of rural life. It is signed and dated by the artist's hand, numbered 46/60, and stamped Atelier Corneille on the back. Measuring 47.5 x 54 cm, it masterfully combines elements of the surrounding landscape with iconic symbols from Corneille's COBRA period, such as the snake.

A Connection through Time

Corneille lived for a short time in Auvers-sur-Oise, the same village where Vincent van Gogh spent his last months of life and painted his famous portrait of Dr. Gachet. This portrait was auctioned in 1990 for $82.5 million, the highest amount ever paid for a painting at the time. The connection between these two greats is felt even more strongly now that they rest on the same ground.

The Heritage of COBRA

As one of the founders of the COBRA group, together with other icons such as Karel Appel and Constant, Corneille brought a new vision of art after the Second World War. The COBRA movement was known for its spontaneous, experimental style, inspired by children's drawings, primitive art and folk art. Corneille's work was a celebration of color and form, an escape into a world of imagination and freedom.

A Celebration of Art

The funeral ceremony and subsequent burial were open to all who loved Corneille's art. It was a celebration of his life, his work and the lasting impact he had on the art world. While the sun broke through and the birds sang, the artist was laid to rest, surrounded by the nature that he captured so beautifully in his art.

Corneille's legacy lives on in his paintings and in the hearts of those touched by his unique view of the world. His works remain a source of inspiration, a celebration of color, life and the inexhaustible power of the imagination.

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