Henri Maurice Cahours (1899-1974) - Ruhige See





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Ruhige See is a late Impressionist oil painting by French artist Henri Maurice Cahours (1899-1974), 58.5 x 69.5 cm, dated 1940–1950, depicting a marine landscape and sold with the frame.
Description from the seller
The painting is a typical harbor scene by the French late-impressionist painter Henri Maurice Cahours (1889–1974).
It is striking for its characteristic, subdued color palette and the deft handling of light reflections on the water.
Infos about the artist & work
The artist: Henri Maurice Cahours was a notable French landscape and marine painter. In 1942 he was even appointed official painter of the French Navy (Peintre Officiel de la Marine).
The motifs: Much of his life's work was devoted to subjects from Brittany, especially fishing ports such as Concarneau or Douarnenez, as well as scenes at low tide (marée basse).
Style: Late Impressionist with a clear focus on atmosphere, light moods, and the depiction of boats in the harbor.
The signature bottom-right ('Henri Cahours' or 'H. M. Cahours') matches perfectly with his registered signatures.
Note: the painting has a small line that can be lightly retouched. (see photo)
The painting is a typical harbor scene by the French late-impressionist painter Henri Maurice Cahours (1889–1974).
It is striking for its characteristic, subdued color palette and the deft handling of light reflections on the water.
Infos about the artist & work
The artist: Henri Maurice Cahours was a notable French landscape and marine painter. In 1942 he was even appointed official painter of the French Navy (Peintre Officiel de la Marine).
The motifs: Much of his life's work was devoted to subjects from Brittany, especially fishing ports such as Concarneau or Douarnenez, as well as scenes at low tide (marée basse).
Style: Late Impressionist with a clear focus on atmosphere, light moods, and the depiction of boats in the harbor.
The signature bottom-right ('Henri Cahours' or 'H. M. Cahours') matches perfectly with his registered signatures.
Note: the painting has a small line that can be lightly retouched. (see photo)

