Biography
Harmonious landscapes in Impressionist light
Albert Lebourg was a French painter whose career was at the heart of Impressionism. Born in 1849 in Montfort-sur-Risle, Normandy, he developed an early fascination for the atmospheric variations of landscapes, an artistic quest that would mark his entire œuvre.
A sensibility shaped by Normandy and Algeria
After studying in Rouen, Lebourg joined the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, before leaving to teach drawing in Algiers in the 1870s. This North African sojourn enriched his artistic vision: contrasting light, warm tones and seaside scenes became a permanent fixture on his palette. On his return to France, he settled in Paris and took part in the Impressionist exhibitions of 1879 and 1880, alongside Monet, Sisley and Degas.
A master of rivers and changing skies
Back in his native Normandy, Lebourg devoted himself to painting river landscapes, in particular the banks of the Seine, the ports and bridges of Rouen, but also the Marne and the outskirts of Paris. His supple brushstrokes and ability to translate the diffuse light and reflections of water make him a singular interpreter of silent nature. He is considered one of the pillars of the Rouen School, a regional movement with national influence.
A sought-after work on the art market
Albert Lebourg produced an abundant body of work, with over 2,000 paintings, watercolors and drawings listed. His canvases are held in many prestigious institutions, including the Musée d’Orsay, the Petit Palais and the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen. On the art market, he remains a sure bet, prized for the finesse of his compositions and the elegance of his color harmonies.
Galerie Hurtebize is proud to present authentic works by Albert Lebourg, a timeless painter whose landscapes delicately capture the soul of rivers and the vanescence of light.
