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Gustave Babin (1865–1939) — Post Impressionist "Breton Harbour Scene"
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Gustave Babin (1865–1939) — "Harbour Scene with Fishing Boats and Figures"
Oil on canvas, 54 x 65 cm
Signed lower right
A powerful and atmospheric harbour scene by French post-impressionist artist Gustave Babin, known for his evocative depictions of Breton life and coastal labour. In this dramatic composition, Babin captures a busy moment as fishermen and villagers gather around boats docked against a weathered quay. The figures are painted with bold, impressionistic brushwork, cloaked in deep shadow and highlighted by the golden ochres and russets of traditional clothing. Towering sails rise against a brooding sky, and the suggestion of movement animates the entire scene.
Typical of Babin's mature work, this painting merges realism with expressive flair, offering a vivid glimpse into daily life in a coastal fishing community. A fine example of late 19th to early 20th-century French regional painting.
Gustave Babin was a French painter, journalist, and art critic who played an important role in the vibrant cultural scene of Paris during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As a writer for major publications such as L'Illustration, Babin was deeply embedded in the artistic and literary life of the capital, and formed close connections with many of the painters of the emerging modernist movement.
Notably, he was one of the earliest critics to champion the work of Paul Cézanne, recognising his radical approach to form and structure long before wider acclaim. Babin was also a friend and associate of Émile Bernard, Maurice Denis, and other artists connected to the Symbolist and Post-Impressionist movements. His articles helped shape the reception of new art in France during a transformative period.
In parallel with his writing, Babin painted with a strong sense of atmosphere and composition, often choosing maritime and Breton scenes as his subject matter. His works display a realist sensibility, infused with the expressive brushwork and tonal richness typical of the period.
Provenance: Private French collection.
- Dimensions:Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:TEYJAT, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9098245133902
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