View of Collioure | Acrylic on board | Martine Foissier (2013) | French Neo-Fauvism

A vibrant and contemporary interpretation of the Mediterranean coast, where pure color and gestural brushstrokes capture the unmistakable light of the South of France.

History and Curatorial Analysis

Although at first glance the work may evoke various lakeside or coastal enclaves, the architectural iconography unequivocally reveals that we are looking at a view of Collioure, in the Occitania region of France. The unmistakable silhouette of the church of Notre-Dame-des-Anges jutting into the sea and the profile of the castle dominate the background of the composition, paying clear homage to the town that was the birthplace of Fauvism in the early 20th century.

Technically, Martine Foissier displays a plastic language with Post-Impressionist and Neo-Fauvist heritage. She uses a firm, calligraphic black line—akin to cloisonnism—to structure the main elements: the Catalan boat in the foreground, the architecture, and the waves. Over this linear skeleton, she applies acrylic with a quick, broad, and textured brushstroke. The chromatic palette is bold, contrasting the coolness of the cerulean blues of the water with the warmth of the boat's red and the orange tones of a sun depicted by a schematic spiral, endowing the work with a marked dynamism and visual freshness.

Reasons for the collection

• Geographical Identity: Direct representation of Collioure, a historical pilgrimage site for European avant-garde painting.

• Technical Expressiveness: The use of structural black lines combined with fields of vibrant acrylic colors provides immense visual strength.

• Traceability: Retains the artist's original label on the reverse with her contact information in France, guaranteeing its authorship and provenance.

• Decorative Impact: Its vertical format and the luminosity of its palette make it a piece with a great capacity to articulate contemporary spaces.

Technical Data Sheet

• Artist: Martine Foissier

• Period: 2013

• School: Contemporary French School

• Style: Neo-Fauvism / Expressionism

• Technique: Acrylic on rigid support (board)

• Artwork Dimensions: 65 x 50 cm (vertical format)

• Dimensions with frame: 79 x 64 cm

• Condition: Excellent. The rigid support maintains the tension of the pictorial layer. It is presented with a stripped frame in light tones that complements and respects the luminosity of the work.

The Workshop's Note

This painting by Martine Foissier is an excellent example of the survival of the South of France's landscape tradition adapted to a contemporary sensibility. It stands out for its technical straightforwardness: it doesn't get lost in superfluous details but goes directly to capturing color and form. For El Taller del Coleccionista, it represents a highly commercial piece, ideal for clients seeking vibrant original art with clear provenance and undeniable Mediterranean aesthetic weight.