Étienne Bellan (1922–2000) - Port breton animé à marée basse

Étienne BELLAN (1922–2000)
Lively Breton port at low tide

Oil on canvas, signed lower left “E. Bellan”.

Charming Breton harbor scene depicting a small fishing village with traditional houses lining an cove at low tide.

In the foreground, several boats with blue, green, and orange hulls rest on the exposed shoreline, while a stone jetty cuts diagonally through the composition. A few figures in colorful clothing animate the quays, adding a lively and picturesque dimension to the whole.

A representative work of 20th-century French regionalist painting, in the spirit of maritime landscapes favored by Étienne Bellan.

Characteristics:

- Artist: Étienne Bellan (1922–2000)
- Technique: oil on canvas
- Signature: lower left
- Era: 20th century
- Canvas dimensions: 41 × 33 cm
- Framed dimensions: 49 × 41 cm
- Frame: molded dark wood with a gilded filet
- Condition: good apparent condition, subject to direct examination

About the artist
Étienne BELLAN (1922-2000)
French painter of the 20th century, Étienne Bellan is noted for depicting regional landscapes, picturesque villages, and maritime scenes, with a preference for Breton and Norman coasts.
His work is distinguished by expressive figurative painting, a generous touch, often built up in impasto, and a fine sensitivity to port atmospheres.
An artist referenced on the art market, his works appear in catalogs of several French and international auction houses, notably in Paris, Deauville, and abroad. His paintings are also offered by galleries and specialized antique dealers.