Johan Peter von Wildenradt - Sea View from Menton, Côte d'Azur, France

Johan Peter von Wildenradt (1861-1904)Sea View from Menton, Côte d'Azur, Francesigned JP.v. Wildenradt Menton 1892oil on wood panelpanel size 26.37 x 16.92 inches (67 x 43 cm)frame 31.49 x 22.04 inches (80 x 56 cm) A private collection, Sweden.signed JP.v. Wildenradt Menton 1892oil on wood panelpanel size 26.37 x 16.92 inches (67 x 43 cm)frame 31.49 x 22.04 inches (80 x 56 cm) A private collection, Sweden.signed JP.v. Wildenradt Menton 1892oil on wood panelpanel size 26.37 x 16.92 inches (67 x 43 cm)frame 31.49 x 22.04 inches (80 x 56 cm) A private collection, Sweden.signed JP.v. Wildenradt Menton 1892oil on wood panelpanel size 26.37 x 16.92 inches (67 x 43 cm)frame 31.49 x 22.04 inches (80 x 56 cm) A private collection, Sweden.Provenance:signed JP.v. Wildenradt Menton 1892oil on wood panelpanel size 26.37 x 16.92 inches (67 x 43 cm)frame 31.49 x 22.04 inches (80 x 56 cm) A private collection, Sweden.Essay:Born in Helsingør, Denmark, in 1861, Johan Peter von Wildenradt studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen under the renowned Laurits Tuxen. In the late 1880s, he traveled through southern France and was captivated by the vivid light and striking landscapes of Provence. It was there, along the sun-drenched coastline of the French Riviera, that Wildenradt found his artistic voice.This luminous coastal view from Menton on the Côte d'Azur is a superb example of Wildenradt’s refined eye for color and composition. With its crystalline water, sunlit cliffs, and expressive Mediterranean vegetation, the painting captures a tranquil yet vibrant atmosphere—one that echoes the artist’s deep connection to the region.Wildenradt’s life was tragically short; he passed away at just 43, leaving behind a small but outstanding body of work. Today, his paintings are rare and sought after, and he is represented in the collection of the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Marseille.

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