Pierre Ambrogiani (1907-1985) Montbrun village in the Drôme 1963

Pierre Ambrogiani, born on January 17, 1907, in Ajaccio and deceased in 1985 in Allauch, grew up in Marseille, where his family settled in 1908. Starting in 1937, he devoted himself entirely to painting, building his reputation with still lifes of Mediterranean fish and landscapes of Provence. These works are characterized by bold and vigorous brushstrokes, along with a generous use of texture and color. In 1967, he won the Concours des Peintres Témoins de Leur Temps, cementing his artistic talent.

The artwork in question depicts the village of Montbrun, located in the Drôme, a picturesque region of France. Perched on a slope, the village unfolds with its terraced houses, while a rolling landscape stretches in the background. The approach taken leans toward a certain abstraction: the geometric shapes of the houses, rooftops, and natural elements are simplified, emphasizing the vibrancy of the colors and the energy of the composition rather than precise contours and details. Throughout his life, Pierre Ambrogiani pursued his artistic career with passion, immortalizing Provence through the lens of a bold and lyrical colorist. His vibrant and expressive style earned him increasing popularity in his native region.