Yves Brayer: Une Journée de Course (Race Day)

This artwork is a color lithograph or high-quality print by the renowned French artist Yves Brayer (1907-1990), titled 'Une Journée de Course.' The composition depicts a lively equestrian scene, likely at a French racetrack such as Longchamp or Deauville, showcasing Brayer’s signature figurative style characterized by fluid lines and a vibrant, yet balanced, color palette. The scene features various figures, horses, and lush greenery with a dominant cypress-style tree on the left and a pavilion-like structure in the background. The colors include earthy greens, yellows, and dabs of red and blue, typical of his mid-20th-century Mediterranean-inspired aesthetic. The piece is housed in a substantial, multi-tiered dark wood or black lacquer frame with a white or cream inner mat board that provides a clean border for the artwork. While the image resolution is low, there appears to be a signature or mark in the lower right corner, likely a facsimile or hand-signature. The condition seems generally good for its age, though slight yellowing of the paper and minor scuffing on the frame edges are visible. Brayer was known for capturing French life and landscapes with a sense of poetic realism, making this a classic example of 20th-century French figurative art.