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Anthony HerbertBarfleur Normandy Harbour Scene With Fishing Nets 1988 Watercolour1988
1988
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Title: Barfleur Normandy Harbour Scene With Fishing Nets 1988 Watercolour
By Tony Herbert (1927-2024)
Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed
Size: 11 inches (height) x 15.25 inches (width)
Condition: good, will some signs on wear consistent with aging
Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England
Description: This atmospheric watercolour captures the quiet charm of Barfleur, a historic fishing village on the Normandy coast of France. Dated 1988 and annotated on the reverse, the piece is typical of Tony Herbert’s interest in everyday European scenes — recording both architectural form and the subtle traces of life within it. The narrow street curves gently toward the harbour, flanked by characterful stone houses rendered in muted earth tones. Their irregular rooftops and soft edges suggest age and a lived-in quality, while the central church tower anchors the scene with quiet authority.
In the foreground, a pile of blue-painted fishing barrels and nets lies beside the road, offering a glimpse into the working rhythm of the port. The sea itself is just visible beyond the rooftops, hinted at through pale washes and the curve of the coastline. A few small figures populate the scene — not detailed but present, offering life without overwhelming the stillness.
Touches of vermilion red (from café flowers) and green (in the shrubs and hedgerows) lend brightness and balance to the otherwise restrained palette. The composition is deftly handled, guiding the eye along the winding street and into the harbour beyond.
Painted with confidence and control, this piece is both a record of place and an evocation of atmosphere — a nostalgic tribute to coastal life in northern France. It would sit beautifully in a home with a connection to the sea, to France, or simply to well-observed, quietly elegant painting.
- Creator:Anthony Herbert
- Creation Year:1988
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316696272
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