St Tropez

Französische Grafik 1903–1929, 1906

The painting depicts a harbor scene with sailboats at rest. The view is slightly elevated, showing the boats' masts and the horizon meeting distant land and structures against a soft sky. Loose brushstrokes and watercolor washes create a delicate, sketch-like quality. The color palette includes pastel tones with light blues, oranges, and yellows. Closest to the viewer, the boats float on rippling water with masts in green and blue hues. Distant architectural forms suggest a coastal town in sunlit colors.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1903–1929
Date
1906
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache over black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
25.4 × 40 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The painting depicts a harbor scene with sailboats at rest. The view is slightly elevated, showing the boats' masts and the horizon meeting distant land and structures against a soft sky. Loose brushstrokes and watercolor washes create a delicate, sketch-like quality. The color palette includes pastel tones with light blues, oranges, and yellows. Closest to the viewer, the boats float on rippling water with masts in green and blue hues. Distant architectural forms suggest a coastal town in sunlit colors.

Französische Grafik 1903–1929