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Pierre NeveuCoastal Fishing Hut and Jetty in Muted Tones Watercolor
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About the Item
Title: Coastal Fishing Hut and Jetty in Muted Tones Watercolor
Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929)
Medium: Watercolour and Gouache on artists paper, unframed
Size (H x W): 5.5 x 12.75 inches
Condition: Good overall, with light handling marks and soft edge wear consistent with age. No major tears or losses observed.
Provenance: From the artist’s studio sale in France; all works by this artist in our collection originate from the artist’s estate.
Description: This atmospheric watercolor depicts a quiet coastal scene centred on a simple fishing hut raised on stilts and connected to a narrow wooden jetty extending across shallow water. Rendered in a restrained palette of soft greys, olive greens, and muted earth tones, the composition conveys stillness and solitude, with reflections dissolving gently into the surrounding wash.
The structure itself is loosely defined yet unmistakable: a modest hut elevated above the waterline, supported by slender posts that trail off rhythmically into the distance. Sparse linear detailing suggests rigging, poles, or nets, while the low horizon and expansive sky create a strong sense of openness and calm. The absence of human figures enhances the contemplative mood, allowing the viewer to focus on light, space, and quiet repetition.
Rather than documenting a specific, identifiable place, the work evokes a broader coastal experience — tidal flats, working shorelines, and the fragile architecture of fishing communities shaped by water and weather. The artist’s economical use of line and wash allows forms to emerge and recede simultaneously, giving the scene a dreamlike, almost memory-based quality.
Executed in watercolor on paper, the work shows confident handling of tone and transparency, with subtle layering that captures both reflection and atmosphere. Minor tonal variations and softened edges contribute to the sense of depth and movement within an otherwise still composition.
This piece would appeal to collectors drawn to understated maritime subjects, minimal coastal landscapes, and works that prioritise mood and restraint over topographical specificity.
- Creator:Pierre Neveu (1929)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509317370182
Pierre Neveu
Pierre Neveu was born in Paris. He was a professor of Drawing. Some of his exhibits include Invite d'honneur, Salon de Margency (1998); Nolan-Rankin Galleries Houston, Texas (1997); Kulturklub des Europäischen Patentamt Munich (1987); Beernau Foret-Noir (1985); and Marie de Tour-sur-Marne, Champagne (1983).
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