SUR LE PIOLET (On the Ice Axe) – 50 x 50 cm
In the cool grayness of mountain stones,
a guide rests, curled around his ice axe.
Dressed in wool, a gentle smile beneath his beard, white sunglasses shading his eyes,
he seems suspended between soft fatigue and deep serenity.
A light butterfly, unexpected, lands upon the steel of the axe —
a discreet blessing,
a silent acknowledgment from the wild heights.
Official Valuation
This artwork benefits from two recognized professional valuations:
View both official valuations
i-CAC: Valuation listed on the official platform for registered professional artists.
Judicial Expert (Pierre Gimenez): Certified appraisal used in legal, tax, and estate contexts.
Technical details
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 50 x 50 cm
Year: 2023
Support: Canvas on wooden stretcher bars
Framing: framed in a natural light wood American box frame
Finish: Satin anti-UV varnish
Certificate: Original signed artwork, delivered with certificate of authenticity
Artistic approach
With ON THE ICE AXE, I sought to capture that rare moment
when the harshness of the mountain world
gives way to unexpected tenderness.
The guide, curled up for warmth, merges almost into the landscape itself,
blending with the folds and shadows of the rugged terrain.
The butterfly, an almost surreal detail, highlights the contrast between strength and fragility,
between raw stone and breath of life.
It is a painting about humility before nature,
and the poetry that sometimes rises from stillness.
Make an offer
Interested in acquiring this piece?
Click here to make an offer
Each painting finds its place, each encounter its rhythm.
Reproduction available
This artwork is also available as a fine art print (on canvas, paper, aluminium…)
to be informed of the possibilities
Price
Secure payment – Free shipping within France – Careful packaging
Directly from the artist’s studio – Leasing available on request
Shipping & returns
Shipping within 7 to 10 business days
Returns accepted within 14 days (see conditions)
The artwork is insured during transit
Legal notices
In the cool grayness of mountain stones,
a guide rests, curled around his ice axe.
Dressed in wool, a gentle smile beneath his beard, white sunglasses shading his eyes,
he seems suspended between soft fatigue and deep serenity.
A light butterfly, unexpected, lands upon the steel of the axe —
a discreet blessing,
a silent acknowledgment from the wild heights.
Official Valuation
This artwork benefits from two recognized professional valuations:
View both official valuations
i-CAC: Valuation listed on the official platform for registered professional artists.
Judicial Expert (Pierre Gimenez): Certified appraisal used in legal, tax, and estate contexts.
Technical details
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 50 x 50 cm
Year: 2023
Support: Canvas on wooden stretcher bars
Framing: framed in a natural light wood American box frame
Finish: Satin anti-UV varnish
Certificate: Original signed artwork, delivered with certificate of authenticity
Artistic approach
With ON THE ICE AXE, I sought to capture that rare moment
when the harshness of the mountain world
gives way to unexpected tenderness.
The guide, curled up for warmth, merges almost into the landscape itself,
blending with the folds and shadows of the rugged terrain.
The butterfly, an almost surreal detail, highlights the contrast between strength and fragility,
between raw stone and breath of life.
It is a painting about humility before nature,
and the poetry that sometimes rises from stillness.
Make an offer
Interested in acquiring this piece?
Click here to make an offer
Each painting finds its place, each encounter its rhythm.
Reproduction available
This artwork is also available as a fine art print (on canvas, paper, aluminium…)
to be informed of the possibilities
Price
Secure payment – Free shipping within France – Careful packaging
Directly from the artist’s studio – Leasing available on request
Shipping & returns
Shipping within 7 to 10 business days
Returns accepted within 14 days (see conditions)
The artwork is insured during transit
Legal notices
In the cool grayness of mountain stones,
a guide rests, curled around his ice axe.
Dressed in wool, a gentle smile beneath his beard, white sunglasses shading his eyes,
he seems suspended between soft fatigue and deep serenity.
A light butterfly, unexpected, lands upon the steel of the axe —
a discreet blessing,
a silent acknowledgment from the wild heights.
Official Valuation
This artwork benefits from two recognized professional valuations:
View both official valuations
i-CAC: Valuation listed on the official platform for registered professional artists.
Judicial Expert (Pierre Gimenez): Certified appraisal used in legal, tax, and estate contexts.
Technical details
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 50 x 50 cm
Year: 2023
Support: Canvas on wooden stretcher bars
Framing: framed in a natural light wood American box frame
Finish: Satin anti-UV varnish
Certificate: Original signed artwork, delivered with certificate of authenticity
Artistic approach
With ON THE ICE AXE, I sought to capture that rare moment
when the harshness of the mountain world
gives way to unexpected tenderness.
The guide, curled up for warmth, merges almost into the landscape itself,
blending with the folds and shadows of the rugged terrain.
The butterfly, an almost surreal detail, highlights the contrast between strength and fragility,
between raw stone and breath of life.
It is a painting about humility before nature,
and the poetry that sometimes rises from stillness.
Make an offer
Interested in acquiring this piece?
Click here to make an offer
Each painting finds its place, each encounter its rhythm.
Reproduction available
This artwork is also available as a fine art print (on canvas, paper, aluminium…)
to be informed of the possibilities
Price
Secure payment – Free shipping within France – Careful packaging
Directly from the artist’s studio – Leasing available on request
Shipping & returns
Shipping within 7 to 10 business days
Returns accepted within 14 days (see conditions)
The artwork is insured during transit
