Dimension 50 x 100 cm 
This 1972 oil painting depicts workers leaving the workshops of the Société Normande de Mécanique. Frédéric Brandon offers a scene rooted in Narrative Figuration, where silhouettes emerge within an industrial atmosphere shaped by light and rising smoke. The work has a strong visual presence and integrates naturally into a contemporary interior.
The industrial scene provides a structured composition that creates a strong focal point in a living room, an office or a professional space. The brown, blue and golden tones bring a warm and expressive ambiance. The painting interacts well with natural light and enhances the aesthetic coherence of a contemporary interior or cultural environment.


The artist
Frédéric Brandon is a significant figure of Narrative Figuration. His work explores the relationship between imagery, everyday life and collective memory. He develops a painting practice where material, colour and composition construct scenes anchored in the social reality of his time. His approach combines precision of observation, a sense of storytelling and attention to atmosphere.


Materials and technique
Oil on canvas. Frédéric Brandon’s technique highlights the depth of colour, the density of the material and the vibration of light. Layers and chromatic nuances give the scene a vivid and lasting presence.
Delivery and guarantee
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