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Pierre NeveuHarbour Boats Jetty and Riverside Town French Watercolor Landscape
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About the Item
Title: Harbour Boats Jetty and Riverside Town French Watercolor Landscape
Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929)
Medium: Watercolour on artists paper, unframed
Size (H x W): 6.25 x 8.5 inches
Condition: Good overall, with light handling marks and minor natural toning consistent with age.
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 evocative harbour landscape by Pierre Neveu captures the tranquillity of a French riverside town, depicted with the artist’s signature balance of structure, spontaneity, and atmospheric light. Painted in fluid washes of blue, slate, and soft earth tones, the composition centres on a cluster of moored boats tied along a wooden jetty. The nearest vessel—rendered in vibrant blue—anchors the scene, its bold silhouette contrasted against the shimmering reflections of water below.
Neveu’s sensitivity to place is evident in the distant shoreline, where loosely suggested rooftops, trees, and twin church spires rise above the riverbank. The artist’s minimal, gestural brushwork creates an impression of movement and light rather than strict detail, allowing the viewer to experience the calm rhythm of a harbour at rest. Soft gradients in the sky and the gentle rippling of water bring a quiet luminosity to the work, evoking early morning or late afternoon light.
This painting reflects Neveu’s broader Post-Impressionist approach—capturing the essence of a location through mood, tonal harmony, and confident economy of line. While known for his vibrant landscapes and architectural studies, Neveu often returned to maritime subjects, exploring the interplay of boats, water, and atmospheric perspective. This example stands out for its serenity and well-judged composition, balancing foreground detail with a softly receding townscape.
Ideal for collectors of French watercolors, harbour and marine scenes, or Post-Impressionist landscape studies, this work is unframed and ready for bespoke presentation. Its gentle palette and expressive handling make it a timeless and versatile piece for both contemporary and traditional interiors.
- Creator:Pierre Neveu (1929)
- Dimensions:Height: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509317257002
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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