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Anthony HerbertSaint Briac Brittany Harbour Scene with Boats and Trees French Coastal Scene1985
1985
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Title: Saint Briac Brittany Harbour Scene with Boats and Trees French Coastal Scene
By Tony Herbert (1927-2024)
Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed
Size: 10 inches (height) x 11.25 inches (width)
Condition: good, will some signs on wear consistent with aging
Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England
Description: This atmospheric watercolour by British artist Tony Herbert (1927–2024) captures a peaceful moment on the coast of Brittany, France, in the town of Saint-Briac-sur-Mer. Dated 1985 in pencil verso, the work shows a line of moored sailing boats resting on the calm shallows of a harbour inlet, with dense tree cover along the bank and soft early evening clouds drifting overhead. Herbert’s subtle palette of muted greys, greens, and browns lends the scene a quiet, introspective charm.
Saint-Briac is a historic Breton fishing village turned elegant seaside retreat, long favoured by artists including Signac, Renoir, and Bernard. Known for its dramatic tides, sheltered coves, and traditional yachts, it remains a beloved subject for landscape painters. Herbert's version is stripped back, focused on tone and mood rather than architectural detail – a hallmark of his plein air watercolours from the 1980s.
This piece exemplifies Herbert’s later travel works, where the emphasis shifts from illustration to evocation. The loose brushwork, translucent washes, and expressive tree line draw the eye gently through the composition, inviting contemplation rather than spectacle. Ideal for collectors of French maritime scenes, British watercolourists, or evocative coastal studies.
- Creator:Anthony Herbert
- Creation Year:1985
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316695782
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