Jean-Claude
SARDOU

Sardou's favorite regions to paint were Brittany and Provence. He was often seen walking in his trademark velvet golf trousers, a tight jacket at the waist, and a faded colonial hat. He had a sure and inventive gesture, and his landscapes were painted with a luminous and colorful palette that evoked the work of Monet. Sardou was notoriously self-critical and destroyed or repainted many of his canvases, always seeking to perfect his technique.Sardou's paintings were often drawn with charcoal and primed with flat areas of contrast finished with a knife. His style evolved over time, with less detours and contours and more emphasis on the interplay of light and color. As he aged, he was mentored by Matisse, who followed his progress with interest and gave him advice. During the war, Sardou and his wife settled close to Mont Ventoux, where he was inspired by the arid and luminous landscape. He defeated perspectives by using touches of successive colors to print on each canvas the impressionist symphony he composed. Sardou made many acquaintances, found new clients, and had a circle of admirers. He remained in Provence and continued to paint until his death in 1967.Today, Sardou's work is highly regarded and is held in private collections and museums throughout France. We have created a website to showcase Jean-Claude Sardou's artwork and provide information on his life and career. Our platform offers a comprehensive collection of his paintings, allowing art enthusiasts and collectors to appreciate and acquire his unique pieces. We also provide information on his place in the history of French art and his contributions to the impressionist movement.