Rouen Cathedral, West Facade, Sunlight - Monet

Oil on canvas
36 x 24
Private Collection
2009

Moor Bath - Gérôme

Oil on linen
30x40
Private Collection
2008

Flaming June - Leighton

Discovering Academicians!  What a world of finesse, details and pure beauty.
Flaming June was a fascinating journey in the Easthetic country!
 
Oil on linen
48x48
Private Collection
2008

The young italian - Bouguereau

Oil on canvas
20x24
Private Collection
2007

Pleasure boats at Argenteuil - Monet

Michel wanted to understand the way Monet was painting with a lot of colours and tight tone differences.

He decided to paint "Pleasure boats at Argenteuil" in 2006. 

Oil on canvas
24x30
Private Collection
2006

Eleonor - Benson

This painting breathes summer, the countryside, the nonchalance of a beautiful summer day. It was surprising to see that the dark colors and the pale ones are same tone!.

This beautiful Benson was painted during 2006.

Oil on linen
20x16
Private Collection
2006

A Peasant - Cezanne

This Cezanne made me discover the dabs of colors in all the painting and how it is necessary to harmonize the colors. A challenge in oneself because it is the period post-impressionism.

He painted this Cezanne in 2006


Oil on linen
16X20
Private Collection
2006

Red Hat Woman - Vermeer

Michel Doucet loves this Vermeer's painting.  The lady is mysterious, she appealing but not sexy.  She is also daring looking directly at you.

He painted "The woman with a Red Hat" in 2006. 

Oil on wood
9 x 7
Private Collection
2006

Self Portrait - Rembrandt 1659

Michel was mesmerized with this Rembrandt's painting.  Color, texture, and a sense of drama make you stop at that painting...

He painted "Rembrandt self-portrait" in 2005. 

Oil on linen
24 x 20
Private Collection
2005

Young Draftsman - Chardin

Michel was amazed with this Chardin's paintings.  Eventhought it is small, the painting presence surprises you.

He painted "The Young Draftsman" in 2005. 

Oil on wood
19.5 cm x 17.5 cm
Private Collection
2005

Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose - Sargent

Michel is inspired with Sargent's paintings and his way to represent a subject, his scupting brushwork and his vibrant colors.

He visited all Boston areas' Museums to study all Sargent paintings and produced "Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose" in 2005. 

Oil on Linen
68x60
Private Collection
2005

Bouquet of Violets - Manet

This painting, a gift from Monet to Berthe Morisot, instantly conveys the very special nature of their friendship.

Oil on canvas
8x10
Private Collection
2005

Oarsmen - Renoir

Michel is fascinated with Renoir's brilliant colors as well as his ease painting and drawing at the
same time. 

He embarques in studies of this great master and produces "Les Canotiers de Chatou" in 2004.

Oil on Linen
32x40
Private Collection
2004

Le grand Canal - Manet

Manet was one of the first to have "impressionist" paintings...

Michel is amazed with Manet's paintbrush.

He studied this great master and produces "Le grand Canal" in 2004.

Oil on Linen
20x24
Private Collection
2004