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French Port Collection

"Captivating French Ports: A Glimpse into Maritime Beauty" Step into the enchanting world of French ports, where art and history intertwine to create breathtaking scenes

Background imageFrench Port Collection: Impression: Sunrise, 1872 (oil on canvas)

Impression: Sunrise, 1872 (oil on canvas)
MMT3729 Impression: Sunrise, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 48x63 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Impression)

Background imageFrench Port Collection: 'Chums', English and French Sailors on leave at a French Port (engraving)

"Chums", English and French Sailors on leave at a French Port (engraving)
1036351 " Chums", English and French Sailors on leave at a French Port (engraving) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Chums")

Background imageFrench Port Collection: Granville, Fishing Boats, c. 1860 (oil on canvas)

Granville, Fishing Boats, c. 1860 (oil on canvas)
LEF218163 Granville, Fishing Boats, c.1860 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 23.5x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Port Collection: Bordeaux, Boats on the Garonne, 1876 (oil on canvas)

Bordeaux, Boats on the Garonne, 1876 (oil on canvas)
LEF221028 Bordeaux, Boats on the Garonne, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 48x73 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Port Collection: La Ville-Close, Concarneau, Brittany, 1930 (oil on millboard)

La Ville-Close, Concarneau, Brittany, 1930 (oil on millboard)
FIT69674 La Ville-Close, Concarneau, Brittany, 1930 (oil on millboard) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 36.8x81.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English

Background imageFrench Port Collection: The Entrance to Marseilles Harbour (w / c)

The Entrance to Marseilles Harbour (w / c)
SPI46214 The Entrance to Marseilles Harbour (w/c) by Callow, John (1822-78); John Spink Fine Watercolours, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Port Collection: La Rochelle: Boats (w / c on paper)

La Rochelle: Boats (w / c on paper)
BRN197728 La Rochelle: Boats (w/c on paper) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Port Collection: La Rochelle: Boats and Houses (w / c on paper)

La Rochelle: Boats and Houses (w / c on paper)
BRN197737 La Rochelle: Boats and Houses (w/c on paper) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background imageFrench Port Collection: Street in Dieppe (etching)

Street in Dieppe (etching)
XYC173648 Street in Dieppe (etching) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 32.4x24.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, USA; Gift of John Russell; English, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Port Collection: The Imperial Yacht La Reine Hortense at Le Havre, 1856 (sepia photo)

The Imperial Yacht La Reine Hortense at Le Havre, 1856 (sepia photo)
STC172385 The Imperial Yacht La Reine Hortense at Le Havre, 1856 (sepia photo) by Le Gray, Gustave (1820-1884); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon III (1808-73)

Background imageFrench Port Collection: Three-masted Boats at the Quay in Deauville Harbour, c. 1888-89 (oil on panel)

Three-masted Boats at the Quay in Deauville Harbour, c. 1888-89 (oil on panel)
LEF220601 Three-masted Boats at the Quay in Deauville Harbour, c.1888-89 (oil on panel) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 35x26.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrench Port Collection: Harbour, Concarneau (b / w photo)

Harbour, Concarneau (b / w photo)
XIR253334 Harbour, Concarneau (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bretagne; rempart; ville-close; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Port Collection: Fecamp, Herring Fishers, 1892-94 (oil on panel)

Fecamp, Herring Fishers, 1892-94 (oil on panel)
LEF219994 Fecamp, Herring Fishers, 1892-94 (oil on panel) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 40.5x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Port Collection: St Tropez, France, 1898-1900 (oil on canvas)

St Tropez, France, 1898-1900 (oil on canvas)
BIR189240 St Tropez, France, 1898-1900 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 54.4x65.2 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Port Collection: View of the New Port of Toulon and the Kings Squadron, 1777 (gouache)

View of the New Port of Toulon and the Kings Squadron, 1777 (gouache)
XIR370299 View of the New Port of Toulon and the Kings Squadron, 1777 (gouache) by Michel de Toulon (fl.1777); Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Besancon

Background imageFrench Port Collection: The Port at Rouen, 1878 (oil on canvas)

The Port at Rouen, 1878 (oil on canvas)
XIR27913 The Port at Rouen, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Ancillotti, Torello (1843-99); 36x62.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Port Collection: Saint Malo in the 18th century, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc

Saint Malo in the 18th century, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc
KW271296 Saint Malo in the 18th century, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc (1811-82) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Background imageFrench Port Collection: Cherbourg in the 18th century, engraved by Le Breton after Pibaraud, from Histoire

Cherbourg in the 18th century, engraved by Le Breton after Pibaraud, from Histoire
KW271294 Cherbourg in the 18th century, engraved by Le Breton after Pibaraud, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc (1811-82) (engraving) by French School

Background imageFrench Port Collection: Dieppe in the 18th century, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc

Dieppe in the 18th century, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc
KW271292 Dieppe in the 18th century, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc (1811-82) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Background imageFrench Port Collection: Toulon in the 18th century, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc

Toulon in the 18th century, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc
KW271289 Toulon in the 18th century, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc (1811-82) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Background imageFrench Port Collection: Marseilles during the 18th century, engraved by Pibaraud after Le Breton, from Histoire

Marseilles during the 18th century, engraved by Pibaraud after Le Breton, from Histoire
KW271288 Marseilles during the 18th century, engraved by Pibaraud after Le Breton, from Histoire de la Revolution Francaise by Louis Blanc (1811-82) (engraving) by French School

Background imageFrench Port Collection: Fishing Boats Becalmed off Le Havre (w / c & bodycolour on blue paper)

Fishing Boats Becalmed off Le Havre (w / c & bodycolour on blue paper)
XYC185484 Fishing Boats Becalmed off Le Havre (w/c & bodycolour on blue paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 14x19.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection


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"Captivating French Ports: A Glimpse into Maritime Beauty" Step into the enchanting world of French ports, where art and history intertwine to create breathtaking scenes. From Monet's iconic "Impression: Sunrise" to the lively depiction of English and French sailors in "Chums, " these artworks transport us to a bygone era. In Granville, fishing boats dance upon the canvas, capturing the essence of a bustling harbor in the 1860s. The vibrant strokes bring life to Bordeaux's Garonne River as boats gracefully glide along its waters in 1876. Meanwhile, La Ville-Close in Concarneau showcases Brittany's charm with its quaint houses and serene atmosphere. The entrance to Marseille Harbour beckons travelers with its picturesque beauty depicted through delicate watercolors. La Rochelle reveals itself through both colorful paintings; one showcasing boats against a backdrop of charming houses while another captures their essence on paper. Street in Dieppe takes us on an etched journey through this coastal town, immersing us in its narrow alleys and bustling activity. The sepia photo of The Imperial Yacht La Reine Hortense at Le Havre transports us back to 1856 when elegance ruled the seas. Three-masted boats majestically line Deauville Harbor's quay, evoking a sense of grandeur that only oil paint can capture. And amidst all these masterpieces lies Concarneau Harbor captured beautifully in black-and-white photography—a testament to timelessness. French ports have always been gateways between land and sea—places where dreams set sail and adventures begin anew. These captivating artworks allow us to immerse ourselves fully into their allure, reminding us why they continue to inspire artists even today.