La Baie de Douarnenez - Brittany - Oil pastel painting
Clotilde Aksin-Frappier’s La Baie de Douarnenez captures the shifting landscape of the Brittany coastline with a subtle interplay of light and depth. This oil pastel painting Brittany beautifully conveys the essence of the region’s maritime atmosphere. The composition moves from the rugged foreground rocks through the sandy beach, toward the reflective blues of the sea and the distant landforms on the horizon. The gradation of colors in the sand, blending warm ochres, soft pinks, and cool grays, mirrors the tide’s retreat and the delicate transition between land and water. Above, a vast sky, punctuated by drifting clouds, enhances the expansive atmosphere of the scene.
Douarnenez Bay and the Brittany coastline have long inspired artists. Eugène Boudin, a pioneer of Impressionism, was fascinated by Brittany’s changing skies and maritime light, painting numerous coastal views, including Douarnenez. Paul Sérusier, a key figure of the Nabis movement, was drawn to Brittany’s mystical landscapes, using bold colors and symbolic interpretations. His artistic explorations extended to coastal regions, including Douarnenez, where he captured the region’s unique atmosphere and natural rhythms. Henri Rivière, a printmaker known for his Japanese woodblock-inspired landscapes, delicately depicted Brittany’s coastal scenery, including the atmospheric qualities of Douarnenez Bay.
The coastal town of Douarnenez remains a subject of artistic fascination, with its vast beaches, rugged cliffs, and dynamic tides continuing to inspire contemporary artists. Clotilde Aksin-Frappier’s La Baie de Douarnenez aligns with this tradition, capturing the essence of the Brittany coastline through expressive use of color and texture. This oil pastel painting Brittany translates the landscape into a composition that is both structured and fluid. The balance of light, depth, and movement invites the viewer to experience the tranquility and energy of Brittany’s coastline. The harmonious interplay of elements results in a work that is both evocative and deeply rooted in the visual tradition of maritime landscapes.
Details and Dimensions
Original artwork by Clotilde Aksin-Frappier.
Oil Pastel on special paper for oil pastels by Sennelier (340 g/m²).
Title in French "La baie de Douarnenez"
N°3 of the Douarnenez serie.
Signed by the artist and delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Dimensions : 21 x 15 cm / 8.3 x 5.9 in.
2021.
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