Ferdinand du Puigaudeau: An Exhibition Celebrating His Radiant and Poetic Artistry

The Bernard Boesch Museum in La Baule highlights Post-Impressionist artist Ferdinand du Puigaudeau as one of Brittany's subtly impactful artistic figures.

Explore the captivating realm of Ferdinand du Puigaudeau through an exhibition devoted to his radiant and lyrical artistry.

The city of La Baule-Escoublac welcomes you to explore the captivating realm of Ferdinand du Puigaudeau with an exhibition devoted to his radiant and poetic oeuvre. A painter of intimacy and enigma, he amplified twilight atmospheres and landscapes suffused with light in a distinctly distinctive impressionist style.

This retrospective is a poignant exploration of his most iconic works, where depictions of life, tranquil natures, and enchanting atmospheres intertwine. Each artwork presents a unique perspective of the world, fluctuating between reality and fantasy.

Ferdinand du Puigaudeau (1864-1930) occupies a distinguished position among Post-Impressionist painters. During his initial residence at Pont-Aven, he had a close relationship with Paul Gauguin and garnered admiration from contemporaries like Edgar Degas, however he faced difficulties in earning a livelihood through his painting. His mastery of light and vibrant twilight atmospheres enhances his landscapes of Brittany and Venice, as well as his depictions of major events.

In 1907, he established residence in the rural vicinity of the port of Le Croisic, at the manor of Kervaudu, where, despite little resources, he convened his artist friends Jean Emile Laboureur, Emile Dezaunay, Ernest de Chamaillard, and the poet José-Maria de Heredia.

He continuously painted his garden at the Kervaudu manor, the Brière, and the marshes of the Guérande peninsula. Currently, his works are included in the collections of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper in France, among others. He is the progenitor of ethnologist Odette du Puigaudeau (1894-1991), an expert in the traditional civilizations of the Sahara, specifically in Mauritania and Morocco.

The Bernard Boesch Museum was established through the philanthropic resolve of Bernard Boesch, a painter and architect who passed away in 2005, leaving behind an impressive gallery accompanied by a diverse collection. By presenting their property to the city of La Baule, the Boesch pair facilitated a venue for former contemporary band artists.

Situated in an esteemed locale in the heart of La Baule, renowned for its stunning bay extending from Pouliguen to Pornichet, the Bernard Boesch Museum aims to advance the oeuvre of artists. An independent workshop house is exclusively accessible to local artists.

The Ferdinand du Puigaudeau exhibition titled “Capturing the Light” will be held from Saturday, 5 July to Sunday, 28 September 2025, at the Musée Bernard Boesch, located at 35 avenue François Bougouin, 44510 Le Pouliguen.

For more information  Musée Bernard Boesch