Westport River Gallery

Serigraph by H. Claude Pissarro

Hugues Claude Pissarro, father of lelia Pissaro, is the grandson of the Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro and son of Paulemile Pissarro. Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine and enveloped in an artistic environment, he spent his childhood and youth with art. Carrying on a family tradition established by Camille Pissarro, his father frequently took Hugues on painting excursions, accompanied by his numerous artist friends, and these proved formative for him. Initially taught by his father, Hugues Pissarro first exhibited his work at the age of fourteen. He subsequently studied art in Paris at prestigious establishments such as Ecole du Musée du Louvre and, in particular, at Ecole Normale Supérieur, a unique French institution dedicated to the pursuit of achievement and excellence to which only the academic elite have access. It was inevitable that this educational background would lead him to become a professor of art for much of his professional life and in 1965 he accepted an official invitation to teach art in Monaco. He was even commissioned by the White House in 1959 to paint President Eisenhower. Below is a signed limited edition serigraph the Westport River Gallery has by Claude Pissarro/ Size of the image is 22x29. Click here for limited edition, signed and numbered serigraphs by his daughter, Lelia Pissarro.

Alex Perez: Impressionist Works

Alex Perez’s art has been exhibited all over the world, and his works are included in private and public collections in Israel, the United States, Europe, South America and Japan. Perez’s work fuses a sophisticated color sensibility with a romantic realism approach, and he expresses his own passion and "joie de vivre" by recording Nature on the canvas. His color technique imbibes the shifting of light as day progresses from dawn to dusk and back again, the vividness of colors breathing life and vitality in to the canvas. Call the Westport River Gallery if you are interested in any of these pictures, which range from 8x10 to 20x24. 203-226-6934.

Impressionist Art by Lelia Pissarro

Lélia Pissarro has painted since the age of 4, having been educated by her grandfather Paulémile Pissarro and her father H. Claude Pissarro
From infancy until the age of eleven she was entrusted to the care of her grand-parents, Paulémile Pissarro and his wife Yvonne, in Clécy, Suisse Normandy, where her interest in drawing and painting was nurtured by her grandfather who taught her the fundamental impressionist and post-impressionist techniques. When she returned to her parents in Paris at the age of 11, the role of teacher was taken over by her father and she subsequently studied at l’Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Lélia moved to London in 1988 and her work has regularly been exhibited in galleries around the world, and following the tradition of her great-grandfather (Camille Pissarro), grandfather and father, Lélia has played an important role in continuing this artistic dynasty by participating in a series of exhibitions entitled Pissarro – The Four Generations.

Vibrant Impressionist from Australia

Jilly Marie Dyson brings a lovely blend of subtle French Impressionism to all her works, reflecting her European travels and interests. Her works evokes memories of Monet, Van Gogh, Camille Pissarro and even Eugene Boudin.

Dyson grew up on a farm on New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, riding horses over grassy landscapes as a young girl. Her longing to capture such splendor on canvas began with these early experiences. Following that dream, she traveled to Florence and spent years in Italy. There her undying passion for impressionism was born. Capturing the glory of Tuscan villages and the character of derelicts on the streets of Florence marked the beginning of her lifelong journey as a painter.

The British Countryside by Hawkins

As a child, Stephen combined an enthusiasm for horses with a love of drawing. He soon displayed a natural artistic ability which led him to produce equestrian and countryside paintings using a variety of medium. Since moving to Sussex 16 years ago, Stephen has concentrated on oil paintings, mainly of the South Downs. These capture the subtle changes of light and shade, throughout the seasons.
The inclusion of sheep and cattle in many of his landscapes helps to convey the peaceful atmosphere of Downland life. His paintings have been exhibited at the Royal Society of Equestrian Artists and at various exhibitions around England, and at the Westport River Gallery.

Signed Serigraphs By Kerfily

Inspired by the Mediterranean, the South of France, Corsica and Greece, his enthusiasm for his art is fully evident in his windswept seascapes and timeless, sun-dappled village scenes. Noted for his power to evoke emotion, opulence of light and distinctive color harmonies, Kerfily translates the ordinary moment into the magical, inviting us to be revitalized by the world's simple pleasures. Kerfily's panoramas continue to draw accolades; he has received a Silver and Gold Medal from France. His work is included in collections worldwide including Musee d'Art Modern de Bocham and the Grand Palais a Paris. He has been honored by galleries around the world having shown exhibitions in Paris, St. Germain-en-Laye, Strasbourg, Bordeaux, Tokyo, North America, and Australia. These serigraphs are hand numbered, signed and limited edition. Call us at 203-226-6934 if you are interested.

Kerfily Paints the Greek Islands

French Artist Kerfily is as refreshing and spirited as his paintings. He creates enticing images through bold palettes and captivating compositions. Inspired by the beauty of the landscapes that surround him, Kerfily paints with a bright, pure palette. He is a colorist of great talent with a very strong capability of capturing nature at its very best. Kerfily, born and raised in Normandy, showed an early artistic talent demonstrating his ability to create compositions with a unique freshness.

Impressionist French Artist Kaprielian

Yetvart Kaprielian has been listed in the E. Benezit, the prestigious world-recognized "Who's Who" of painters and sculptors since 1999. Born in 1959, Yetvart Kaprielian has been painting since 22. He travels throughout the Ile-de-France, Normandy, Brittany, Provence, and the riverbanks of Seine. Kaprielian expresses through touches of luminous and sparkling colors a harmony of reflections. Many of his works are available through the Westport River Gallery, in Connecticut, USA

The waterside communities in Kaprielian's paintings are a balance of serenity and bustling activity. He so well captures quaint village life in a sophisticated and detailed way. Since 1984, Yetvart Kaprielian has regularly been shown in several salons in Paris and at exhibitions in France and abroad. His work continues to garner enthusiasm in the art world as Kaprielian continues to paint with the quality and determination of his impressionist predecessors. Among his most recent collectors is the Royal Family of Morocco.







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Naive Reverse Oil Paintings on Glass

These works from Eastern Europe are oil paintings, painted in reverse on the back side of a pane of glass. Naïve art is characterized by a childlike simplicity. It is a gross oversimplification to assume that Naïve art is created by people with little or no formal art training. The term naïve art presumes the existence (by contrast) of an academy and of a generally accepted educated manner of art creation, most often painting. In practice, however, there are schools of naïve artists. Over time it has become an acceptable style, and in fact Grandma Moses is an example of this style. Naïve art describes the work of an artist who did not receive a formal education 'pseudo naïve' or 'faux naïve' art describes the work of an artist working in a more imitative or self-conscious mode and whose work can be seen as more imitative than original.