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Émile-othon Friesz — Le Port, Saint-malo

Émile-othon Friesz

Le Port, Saint-malo

1934

A vibrant harbor scene rendered in bold, expressive brushwork characteristic of Friesz's Fauvist sensibility, capturing the bustling energy of Saint-Malo's port with vivid, sun-drenched color. Sailing vessels and their masts punctuate the composition, reflected in the shimmering waters below, while the surrounding architecture anchors the scene with a sense of place and permanence. The dynamic interplay of light and color reveals Friesz's deep connection to the coastal landscapes of northwestern France.

Medium
Oil on canvas

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Impressionist & Modern Art Online

November 30, 2018

Estimate: $8,000$12,000

Lot 9

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Émile-othon Friesz, Le Port, Saint-malo, 1934

A vibrant harbor scene rendered in bold, expressive brushwork characteristic of Friesz's Fauvist sensibility, capturing the bustling energy of Saint-Malo's port with vivid, sun-drenched color. Sailing vessels and their masts punctuate the composition, reflected in the shimmering waters below, while the surrounding architecture anchors the scene with a sense of place and permanence. The dynamic interplay of light and color reveals Friesz's deep connection to the coastal landscapes of northwestern France.

Medium
Oil on canvas
Year
1934
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Landscape Painting, Modernist Style, Male Artist, Maritime Subject, Post-Impressionist, Fauvism, Early 20th Century, French Artist, Harbor Scene, Vibrant Colors, Oil on Canvas

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