Impressionist heritage!
In the heart of the charming village of Poses, 25 km from Rouen and 100 km from Paris, Michèle Ratel, a post-impressionist painter, is exhibiting her work and sharing her creative world.
View of the Seine from the gardens of the Galerie du Bord de Seine workshop in PosesA vibrant pictorial movement
An artist of international stature, Michèle Ratel showcases a perfect and constantly evolving mastery of Impressionist techniques. Her paintings, centred on landscapes, now appeal to Art lovers and passionate collectors the world over, across all generations.
Push open the door of her studio to say hello and discover her little corner of paradise at the sources of her creativity.
Inspired by the natural surroundings of Normandy and the generations of Impressionist artists who lived there, her work captures the atmosphere of the banks of the Seine: the reflection of the water, the mysterious morning mists, the relief, the flowers, the changing light.
Impressionist painting exhibition by Michèle Ratel in Poses 
Painting by Michèle Ratel entitled "Deux Rives de Seine à Poses" (Two banks of the Seine at Poses)
View of the Seine from the gardens of the Galerie du Bord de Seine workshop in PosesIn the heart of an exceptionally beautiful landscape, with a waterside garden designed for painting, Michèle Ratel has devised a tour route inviting young and old alike to search for clues relating to her paintings and creations. A little treasure hunt for children introduces them to art in a fun and instructive way.
View of the flower-filled façade of the Atelier Galerie du Bord de Seine in Poses.
Impressionist painting by Michèle Ratel entitled "Transparence au bord d'une île".
Impressionist painting by artist Michèle Ratel entitled: "Fête de l'eau à Poses" (Water festival in Poses)
Painting by Michèle Ratel entitled "Deux Rives de Seine à Poses" (Two banks of the Seine at Poses)It’s an original way of understanding Michèle Ratel’s work and appreciating all its subtlety, while at the same time having a great time!
