Living Through the Arts

Our painting workshop in Provence 9
Yves M. Larocque
Art History | En français | Food | Cooking | General | Inspiration |Thoughts | PaintingJuly 11, 2011

The pool at the Jas de Bouffan

Pilgrimage to Cézanne’s home, workshop, and mountain

by Callie Archer

We painted Mont Sainte Victoire near Aix-en-Province under the inspiration of Yves then saw a retro of Cezannes paintings at his former home.  We were in our element!  A guide imbued us with the legendary history of Cézanne – Yves’ lecture in a Riez café with his computer had been even more comprehensive. A map helped us explore all the spots from which Cezanne painted on the estate.  Monica set us up to go directly to his Chemin des Lauves workshop where Cézanne designed to create his chef doeuvres. His cupid, clothing, and still life objects all contributed to a magical experience for us. We virtually met the father of cubism and abstraction.

To enable us to integrate the day, we dined at Le Tracteur in nearby Puimoisson and savoured Provencal cuisine.  Aioli, goat’s cheese ice cream with our cod, and andouillette de canard were a few special items which completed another magnificent day. Thanks to walkthearts for his extraordinary day.

 

by | Jul 11, 2011 | Art History, En français, Food | Cooking, General, Inspiration |Thoughts, Painting

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  1. Suzy Tilley
    Suzy Tilley on July 11, 2011 at 7:50 am

    Well once again hello across the miles and thank you for sharing these wonderful days of art, friendship and food that you are having. We of course are just dying to take the same journey with Yves and Monica next year. So much to do and so much to see
    you are certainly wetting our appetites. Literally….!! Suzy

     
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