Jacques THEVENET (1891-1989). Bouquet of daisies in a jug. Oil on canvas signed lower left (slightly missing). Height 95 cm - Width 65.5 cm Jacques Thévenet, born February 27, 1891 in Chalon-sur-Saône and died in 1989, was a French painter renowned for his landscapes and poetic compositions. After training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Dijon and the Académie Julian in Paris, where he honed his style and immersed himself in Impressionism and Fauvism. His works are characterized by their ability to capture the essence of Burgundian landscapes, which he transcribes with particular sensitivity. Fields, villages, rivers and hillsides become, under his brush, dreamlike evocations of the French countryside. His rural scenes reflect a quest for authenticity and harmony, while testifying to a deep attachment to his native region. Jacque Thévenet exhibits regularly in Parisian and regional art shows. He received numerous awards and distinctions for his talent, and is now considered one of Burgundy's most emblematic painters.