American Lionel Walden (1861-1933) and Frenchman Henri Lesbasque (1865-1937), like many of their artistic contemporaries, considered Brittany in northern France as an inspirational mecca, especially at the reflective hour of sunset.
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Arts Everyday Living: Through the Eyes of a French Impressionist—On the Coast of Brittany
French artist Henry Moret (1856-1913) is considered an Impressionist, recreating the beauty of nature with the colorful approach of Monet and Renoir, among others. A favorite locale was Brittany where he befriended and worked with Paul Gauguin.
Arts Everyday Living: Paul Gauguin in Brittany: Portrait of a Girl, the Art of Humility
Reposted blog. THROUGH THE EYES OF GAUGUIN THE ART OF HUMILITY Humility is perfect quietness of the heart…. Andrew Murray Before French Post-Impressionist master Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) traveled to Tahiti, the locale most associated with his work, the artist spent several years in Brittany, the inspiration for the painting above. Andrew Murray (1828-1917) […]
