Francois Bret Paintings

Edward Zutrau Untitled, 1963 Signed and dated on stretcher verso "5/63" Oil on canvas 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches Edward Zutrau is among the American artists who worked within the whirlw...

Head is an original contemporary artwork realized by Gianni Dova in 1960. Mixed colored oil and malta painting on canvas. Hand signed, titled and date...

Michael Gloeckner American, 1915-1989 Pale Morning Oil on canvas 30 by 30 in. W/frame 31 by 31 in. Signed lower right, & titled & dated 1966 on reverse on stretcher Item number: 0...

This Set of 2, work on paper, named Le Bleu are a part of Jardin d'Hiver Series by award winning British artist Shizico Yi. She created the series in her winter studio while longing...

An exceptional post-impressionist view of Florence, Italy by Carl Schmitz-Pleis (1877-1943). In the spring of 1910 Schmitz-Pleis and fellow friend/artist Walter Hugo Ophey travelled...

Mauritz Lindström (1849–1923), Sweden Rowing Boat and Descending Bird over Calm Water, circa 1880–1900 signed A. M. Lindström oil on canvas unframed 36 × 66.5 cm (14.2 × 26.2 in) f...

Luigi Corbellini (1901-1968) Vue d' Anvers (View of Antwerp), ca. 1950 Oil on canvas, 19.5 x 25 inches. Measuring 27.5 x 33 inches in original frame. Signed lower left. Titled i...

Mid Century Barcelona Harbor Sailboats Mediterranean Impressionist Oil Painting Artist: Rafael Durán Benet Medium: Oil on canvas laid on board Dimensions: 50 × 61 cm (19.7 × 24 in) Signature: Signed lower right Frame: Unframed Condition: Very good condition. Stable paint surface with visible original brushwork Origin: Spain Period: Mid-20th century Expressive Mediterranean harbor scene depicting sailboats moored in the port of Barcelona by Spanish painter Rafael Durán Benet. The composition captures the luminous waterfront architecture reflected across calm harbor waters, structured by vertical masts and rhythmic dock lines that organize the pictorial space with clarity and balance. Loose impressionist brushwork and a refined palette of blues, violets and warm reflected tones create a vibrant atmospheric surface characteristic of mid-century Mediterranean coastal painting. Particularly notable is the treatment of reflections, executed through layered strokes that enhance depth and movement while reinforcing the decorative strength of the composition. Barcelona harbor scenes remain among the most desirable subjects within Spanish Mediterranean painting due to their architectural identity and strong interior presence. This work belongs to the Catalan Mediterranean luminist tradition associated with Joaquim Mir and Eliseu Meifrèn. Its reflective harbor treatment also connects with the broader European marine painting lineage of Paul Signac and Henri Le Sidaner. Rafael Durán Benet (Barcelona, 1931–2015) was a Spanish painter recognized for Mediterranean harbor scenes, coastal landscapes and urban views of Barcelona. Working within the Catalan postwar impressionist tradition, he developed a luminous pictorial language centered on reflections, atmosphere and architectural shoreline compositions. His paintings of the Barcelona waterfront remain among the most characteristic subjects of his production and are held today in private collections across Spain and Europe. Barcelona harbor painting Mediterranean harbor scene Spanish coastal painting mid century Mediterranean art European harbor painting...

This work conveys the peaceful atmosphere of the Swiss lake Walensee at sunset. The warm ochre-gold tones of the sky and water create a glowing effect, as if nature itself is holding...

This atmospheric painting conveys the charm of the Swiss town of Ascona on the shores of Lake Maggiore in the evening hours, when the artist visited this lovely town in the spring of...

This, contemporary impressionist expressive floral painting takes new form in "Irises Dreams in Bloom", a vibrant creation by French artist Natalya Mougenot. With a signature blend...

Paris, Montmartre in the snow, the Cabaret au Lapin Agile favourite of Picasso, Modigliani and Utrillo, late mid century French oil on board by Jean Mesturini. The painting is signed...