19th- and 20th-Century French School

19th–20th-century French school.
“Seascape.”
Pastel on paper.
Measurements: 19.5 x 51.5 cm; 24 x 56 cm (frame).

The seascape offered for sale presents a serene view of harbor activity, a subject particularly favored by French painters between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Various boats are scattered across calm waters, adding depth to the composition. The work is part of the renewal of the French maritime landscape around the turn of the century, when an interest in precise depiction gradually gave way to a style of painting more attuned to light, atmosphere, and the fleeting impression of the landscape.