Contemporary Impressionist Landscape. ‘Piste De Danse’ by Bernadette Van Baarsen.

Contemporary abstract expressionist drawing in pastel of a Provençal landscape by Dutch artist Bernadette Van Baarsen. Signed and dated to the bottom right and presented in a black custom-made frame and glazed to both sides. The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity from the artist.

One of a new series of exciting, colourful, innovative and expressive works offering views of the landscape of Provence. Bernadette has taken and amplified the beautiful evening light in this wonderful part of the world and shown its effect on the surrounding countryside. The setting sun throws a deep pink red glow over the distant hill. In the midground stand proudly in burnt sienna a grouping of cypress trees allowing a perfect backdrop for blue green olive trees. A very sensitive and atmospheric scene.

Bernadette (‘Berna’, as she autographs her works) VAN BAARSEN was born and raised in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. After finishing her high-school she followed trainings to be a nurse and architect, whilst at the same time being a lead singer in two Dutch punk bands and making sculptures in plexiglass. Later in life she decided to pursue an academic career and obtained a PhD in psychology and medical ethics. She worked as associate professor at the Free University of Amsterdam and was member of several high-level medical-ethical committees. In 2015 she settled in France. Being essentially autodidact, she took up painting, in particular after being inspired by the Provençal landscape and friendships with fellow artists. In recent years she has shown her work at successful exhibitions in Provence