Claude Cambour

Claude Cambour mastered the classic tradition of painting “en plein air,” a style of open-air painting established in 19th century France and made famous by the French Impressionists. This technique allowed him to capture the beauty of natural light, color, and shadow in their immediate environment. His vividly colored, tranquil French landscapes have drawn comparisons to such masters as Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, who inspired him greatly in his youth and continued to influence his work throughout his career.
Born in 1940 in Normandy, France, Cambour developed an interest in art at an early age. After completing his military service, he moved to Paris to develop his painting technique. He studied the work of the masters—Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, and Sisley—and enrolled in painting courses at the Union des Arts Plastiques de la Ville de Saint-Denis, where the first public exhibitions of his work were held.
Cambour found his greatest inspiration in the lush landscapes of Giverny, the same village that Monet painted and called home. He settled in Giverny in 1985 and painted its forests, gardens, paths, and ponds in boldly colored, highly realistic detail. His works, represented by Park West Gallery, are collected and exhibited throughout France and around the world. Cambour passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2012 in Giverny, leaving behind an incredible legacy of art.