Rolande Déchorain (1898–1977) — Harbour scene An expressive harbour scene in ink and gouache on paper, signed “Déchorain” and dated “?7” at the lower right. Rowing boats and small figures animate the foreground, with sailing vessels, waterfront buildings and a prominent white lighthouse set against dark hills. Blue-grey washes and sweeping brushwork evoke the movement of the water, contrasting with warm ochre quaysides and red rooftops. Simplified forms and strong outlines give the composition a distinctive decorative character. Rolande Déchorain was a French painter who studied with Henri Vergé-Sarrat, whom she later married, while developing an independent artistic career. She exhibited at the Salon d’Automne and Salon des Tuileries, held her first exhibition at Galerie Drouant in 1929, and subsequently exhibited at Galerie Zak. Her work is represented in French public collections, including the Musée d’Art Moderne de Collioure. Details: • Medium: ink and gouache on paper • Dimensions: 24.5 × 32.5 cm • Signed and dated lower right • Presented unframed in a cream-coloured mount Condition: The mount shows age-related discolouration, scattered spotting, marks and creasing towards the lower-left corner. Some marks and surface irregularities are visible in the picture. Please examine the photographs carefully, which form part of the description.