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Bernard Buffet1973 Bernard Buffet's lithograph Brest Le Château et le Navire-École1973
1973
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In 1973, Bernard Buffet created the lithograph Brest – Le Château et le Navire-École, capturing the maritime heritage and historical significance of the city of Brest, a crucial port in France’s naval history. This work reflects Buffet’s unmistakable style, marked by stark lines, expressive contrasts, and a profound sense of structure.
Brest has long been an essential hub for France’s naval power, home to significant maritime institutions, including the Naval Academy and the famous training ships that have shaped generations of sailors. The presence of the historic château, one of the city's most enduring landmarks, further emphasizes Brest’s strategic and cultural importance. By choosing this subject, Buffet connects France’s rich naval past with its ongoing maritime traditions.
Renowned for his somber yet powerful compositions, Buffet’s work often carries a sense of melancholy and grandeur. His ability to convey depth and movement through rigid, almost architectural lines gives this piece a commanding presence. The choice of subject matter aligns with his broader artistic themes, where he often depicted urban landscapes, harbors, and historical sites with a unique emotional intensity.
As a celebrated French expressionist and figurative painter, Buffet gained recognition for his distinctive approach, which rejected the trends of abstraction in favor of bold, structured compositions. His ability to merge history, architecture, and emotional depth into his works makes Brest – Le Château et le Navire-École a compelling representation of both his style and the city’s significance.
This 1973 lithograph stands as an important piece within Buffet’s broader body of work, highlighting his dedication to capturing the essence of France’s landscapes and history. For collectors and enthusiasts, it represents not only a tribute to Brest’s maritime legacy but also an example of Buffet’s enduring artistic vision.
Finistère - Expressionism - Boat - France
Galerie Maurice Garnier - Soho Gallery London
Printed by Braun & Cie in Paris
- Creator:Bernard Buffet (1928 - 1999, French)
- Creation Year:1973
- Dimensions:Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 38.59 in (98 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Condition:Good condition.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792215729622
Bernard Buffet
Bernard Buffet was born on July 10, 1928, in Paris. He was a French painter of Expressionism and a member of the anti-abstract art group L'homme Témoin. He studied art at the École Nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts and worked in the studio of the painter Eugène Narbonne. Buffet died on October 4, 1999, in Tourtour, France.
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