Above: Artist John Dyer pictured at work in the South of France, working on his latest collection of French art
Discover a new collection of French Riviera paintings and Provence paintings by successful Cornish artist John Dyer. These original paintings of Francecelebrate the luminous light, colour, everyday life and easy rhythm of the Côte d’Azur and the Camargue. For collectors seeking a museum-quality painting of France, each canvas willadd character and can bring travel, memory and joy into your home, and offers the long-term appeal of investing in one of Cornwall’s best-loved artists.
Why Collectors Choose John Dyer’s French Riviera and Provence Paintings
Above: British artist John Dyer pictured on the beach at Menton in the South of France with a just-completed painting created en plein air. Photograph taken in 2025. 'High Summer, Menton Old Town'. 12 x 12 inches acrylic on canvas.
John Dyer has lived and worked along the Riviera, painting Menton, Nice, Monaco and Villefranche from life. The new works carry that lived connection. Expect confident, gestural brushwork, rhythmic mark-making and a vibrant palette that moves from Mediterranean blues to sun-warmed ochres and rose. These French Riviera paintings sit beautifully in contemporary interiors, lifting natural woods, stone and linen with colour and narrative. For many buyers, an original painting of France anchors a room and becomes the most talked-about piece in the space. These works are produced by a painter whose style is inspired by the famous traditions of French artwork.
The Côte d’Azur paintings
Summer Afternoon on Plage du Buse, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
Above: John Dyer, Summer Afternoon on Plage du Buse, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. A jewel-like Côte d’Azur painting that brings Riviera light and colour into your home.
This Riviera scene is a study in Mediterranean blues and easy summer rhythm. Palms arc over warm sand, swimmers and boats animate the shallows, and crisp, playful strokes describe umbrellas and shoreline plants, depicting the vibrant atmosphere of the Riviera. Layers of ultramarine and turquoise create depth and light. A lively and highly collectable painting of the French Riviera for a living room or open-plan space, where you want both detail and distance. The details—such as the umbrellas and shoreline plants—bring the scene to life and add to its authenticity.
Nice, Promenade and Palms
John Dyer, Nice, Promenade and Palms. An elegant painting of Nice that balances architecture, beach and sea.
Palms punctuate the Promenade des Anglais while the Mediterranean glows beyond, with the form of the composition elegantly balancing architecture, beach, and sea. Short, lively marks suggest footsteps, sea spray and café chatter, with the artist focusing on capturing the unique rhythm of the city. Notes of lemon, coral and white break through the blue field to capture sun on stone. This painting of Nice is ideal if you want French Riviera art with architectural rhythm and beachside ease.
Menton from the Winter Palace
John Dyer, Menton from the Winter Palace. A panoramic Menton painting with the Old Town tower rising above sunlit roofs and the curve of the bay.
From a high vantage, the cathedral tower rises over tiled roofs, terraces and pines before the sweep of the bay, painted to capture the unique perspective of Menton. Dabs of peach, apricot and rose hold late afternoon warmth while fine linear marks articulate facades and shutters. A painting of Menton that invites the eye to travel, perfect above a sofa where you want both detail and distance.
Villefranche-sur-Mer, Swimming in the Mediterranean Sea
John Dyer, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Boats and Bougainvillaea. A harbour painting of France that glows with cobalt water and ochre houses.
The harbour becomes a theatre of colour. Boats bob on bands of cobalt and teal, surrounded by various objects such as fishing nets, crates, and mooring posts that populate the lively harbour scene. At the same time, bougainvillaea and ochre houses glow at the water’s edge. Assured, textural brushwork gives the surface a lively relief that reads beautifully in natural light. A striking painting of the French Riviera for dining rooms and halls.
Monaco, Morning Light
John Dyer's painting of Monaco is a radiant view from Monaco’s Jardin Exotique, alive with cacti, colour, and Mediterranean light.
A vibrant painting capturing the dazzling light and botanical beauty of Monaco’s famous Jardin Exotique. From a terrace alive with cacti and succulents, John Dyer paints a joyful view across the cliffs towards the old town and glittering Mediterranean below.
The composition celebrates the energy and colour of the Riviera, where lush greens meet brilliant blues and the architecture glows in warm ochres and pinks. With sailboats and planes enlivening the horizon, the work radiates optimism and adventure, a contemporary celebration of life on the Côte d’Azur.
Perfect for collectors drawn to colour, light, and the romance of the Mediterranean, this painting brings Riviera warmth and joy to any interior.
Provence and the Camargue
Rice Harvest Festival, Arles, Camargue
John Dyer, Rice Harvest Festival, Arles, Camargue. A luminous night scene of Arles alive with rice fields, white horses, flamingos, and the glowing Roman arena under a starlit Provençal sky.
This Provence painting celebrates the annual Fête du Riz in Arles, capturing the spirit of the Camargue during the rice harvest under a radiant night sky and harvest full moon. Beneath the illuminated Roman arena, white horses, black bulls and farmers work among rows of ripened rice, while flamingos and musicians bring movement and song to the scene. John Dyer’s vibrant brushwork and luminous palette express the unity of land, culture and celebration in this joyful homage to southern France.
The Spirit of the Camargue, Rice and Flamingoes, Aigues-Mortes
John Dyer, The Spirit of the Camargue, Rice and Flamingoes, Aigues-Mortes. A luminous Camargue painting where wildlife, rice fields and salt pans meet historic walls.
Before the fortified walls of Aigues-Mortes, flamingoes step through rose and coral shallows while rice fields shimmer. Broad sky washes meet intricate marks that describe birds and reedbeds. This Camargue painting carries the region’s living tapestry of wildlife and agriculture, capturing the beauty of nature through the artist’s unique impression. View the painting.
French Wall Art and Decor
Above: 'Sexy Curves, Nice', 30 x 30 inches, acrylic on canvas. Côte d'Azur, South of France, Painting by British Artist John Dyer
French wall art invites you to discover a world celebrated for its remarkable ability to bring character, elegance, and a deep sense of history into your home. From the early eighteenth century onwards, French paintings began to define what sophistication truly means in interior décor, with artists and movements influenced by the Paris Salon creating the standards for beauty and innovation that still resonate today. The production of French art during this extraordinary period was marked by an absolute mastery of light, colour, and detail—qualities that continue to inspire collectors and decorators seeking something truly special.
Above: British artist John Dyer pictured by the beach in the French Côte d'Azur city of Nice in France during his 2025 painting residency.
Cornwall’s most acclaimed artist, John Dyer, brings new energy to this rich tradition through his latest French Collection of paintings. Living for three years in Menton and returning to paint the Côte d’Azur in 2025, Dyer captures the sunlit spirit of the Riviera in vivid colour. Works such as ‘Rice Harvest Festival, Arles, Camargue’ and ‘The Spirit of the Camargue, Rice and Flamingoes, Aigues-Mortes’ celebrate the connection between people, place, and nature, while his vibrant scenes of Nice, Menton, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Monaco, and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin echo the light-filled optimism that has long defined French painting. Collectors recognise in Dyer’s work a continuation of the French love affair with colour and narrative—paintings that bring not only beauty but also a sense of life, travel, and joyful escapism into the home.
A hallmark of French wall art is the enchanting open-window motif—a symbol of freedom, curiosity, and the irresistible invitation to explore worlds beyond the canvas. John Dyer revisits this theme in his Riviera paintings, where sea-blue shutters frame palm-lined bays and dazzling Mediterranean skies. His use of pure, expressive colour evokes the joy of Matisse and the sun-washed vibrancy of southern France, yet remains distinctly his own, rooted in his lifelong exploration of light and the human connection to landscape.
French wall art prints offer a sophisticated and accessible way to bring the allure of France directly into your living space. Whether drawn to the soft impressionism of Monet, the precision of Jacques-Louis David, or the contemporary vitality of John Dyer, these works transform interiors through light and emotion. Dyer’s French Collection extends this legacy for today’s collector, each painting a modern reflection of the Riviera’s enduring glamour, its timeless cafés, and its sense of endless summer.
The French Renaissance opened a period of extraordinary creativity, with painters such as Nicolas Poussin and Claude Lorrain shaping visual storytelling for centuries to come. That same storytelling lies at the heart of Dyer’s work. His Camargue scenes connect ancient agricultural rituals with modern environmental awareness, while his Mediterranean coastal paintings celebrate colour, biodiversity, and the shared humanity that links cultures through art.
Above: 'Palm Trees and Promenades, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France', 24x24 inches acrylic on canvas. French Painting by British Artist John Dyer
What truly sets French wall art apart is its power to transform a space. A single painting, whether a classical masterpiece or a contemporary canvas by John Dyer, can define an entire room, adding sophistication, history, and worldliness. French décor remains synonymous with elegance because it blends artistry with atmosphere, inviting collectors to live with paintings that hold stories as radiant as the landscapes they depict.
Whether you are inspired by the timeless grace of eighteenth-century masters or captivated by the fresh contemporary vision of Cornwall’s best-loved artist, French wall art offers a way to bring France’s light, romance, and creative spirit into your home. Each painting, print, or decorative piece becomes more than an artwork; it becomes a lasting investment in beauty, culture, and the joy of living artfully.
How these paintings of France enrich interiors
Original paintings transform a room. Riviera blues complement coastal neutrals and linen, while Provence pinks and ochres warm contemporary greys and stone. A single canvas can set the palette for an entire space. Pairing a Côte d’Azur painting with a Camargue painting creates a narrative that flows across an open-plan living space. For example, combining a vibrant Côte d’Azur seascape with a serene Camargue landscape can instantly evoke the feeling of a sunlit Mediterranean retreat, transforming the atmosphere of the room.
Collecting and Investing
Above: 'High Summer, Menton Old Town'. 12 x 12 inches acrylic on canvas. Painting of the South of France by John Dyer
John Dyer is a celebrated British artist with a strong record of international collectors. Choosing an original French painting connects you to a storied art region. For many, the beginning of a collector's journey often starts with a single piece from a curated collection, while investing in a living Cornish artist. Many collectors begin with a jewel-like work and return for larger statement paintings as their collection grows.
Buying guide
All original paintings are available to purchase online with free global delivery. Each work is unique and sold on a first-come basis. Paintings currently on display in our gallery can be reserved right away, with delivery arranged after the exhibition or sooner by agreement. We are always happy to discuss a piece with you, share additional images, or arrange a video call to show the painting in detail.
Frequently asked questions
Are these real Riviera and Provence locations?
Yes. The collection includes Nice, Monaco, Menton, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Arles and Aigues-Mortes.
Do the photos match the colours in person?
We photograph each painting with great care to ensure accurate colour representation. While images on screen give a reliable guide, the original artwork has surface texture, brushwork, and glazes that catch natural light beautifully. Subtle variations are part of what makes seeing the painting in person so special.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We offer free global delivery and professional packing for every painting.
Can I view a painting before purchase?
Please get in touchwith us to arrange a viewing where possible, or request additional close-ups and advice.
Is buying an original painting a good investment?
Collectors value John Dyer’s distinctive style, reputation and the daily enjoyment his work brings. As with any market, values can move over time.
Search guide for collectors
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