Francis Garat (1853-1913) - Port breton : Barque et...

We present to you a watercolor and charcoal drawing on paper depicting a Breton port with a small boat and coastal houses by Francis Garat (1853-1913). This seascape shows a boat beached in a small port, surrounded by buildings, fences, and a coastal landscape. The signature “Francis Garat” is visible in the bottom right. Title: Breton Port: Boat and Coastal Village Medium: Watercolor and charcoal on paper Artist: Francis Garat (1853-1913) Actual artwork size: 19.5 x 28.5 cm Total size with frame: 27 x 36 cm Condition: Good condition, some wear and dirt visible on the paper and the mat Frame: Old gilded wood frame, showing wear and chipping from use The French painter Francis Garat, born in Bordeaux in 1853 and died around 1914, is an artist renowned for his captivating representations of architecture, monuments, and the urban vitality of the capital. Admitted as a member of the Société des Artistes Français from 1898, he stood out particularly in the graphic arts, deftly handling drawing, graphite, charcoal, gouache, and oil on panel, though watercolor remained his preferred medium. His favored themes embrace Parisian life during the Belle Époque, capturing the grand boulevards, parks, café terraces, news kiosks, and markets, as well as typical figures such as ladies at the racetracks.

Stima:€500

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