Charles Desavary Paintings

Charles-François-Prosper Guérin de Desavary, known as Charles Desavary, was a French artist born on February 23, 1837, in Arras, France. He was a painter, etcher, and illustrator, primarily known for his landscapes and urban views. Desavary studied under various artists, including Constant Dutilleux and the renowned landscape painter Camille Corot, who was a significant figure in the Barbizon school and a precursor of Impressionism. Desavary's connection with Corot greatly influenced his approach to painting, particularly in his treatment of light and atmosphere.

Desavary's works often depicted scenes from the French countryside, including his native region of Pas-de-Calais and the Normandy coast. He was proficient in using both oil and watercolor mediums, and his etchings showed considerable skill, contributing to the revival of etching as an art form in France during the 19th century.

Throughout his career, Desavary exhibited his works at the Paris Salon, an official art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Although not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Desavary's art captured the changing French landscape during a time of significant industrial and social transformation.

Charles Desavary died on July 24, 1885, in Paris. His works are held in various museums and collections in France and continue to be appreciated for their serene beauty and historical value, offering insight into the 19th-century French provincial life and landscapes.