Lot n° 137
Estimation :
700 - 1000
EUR
Result
: NC
FRANK-WILL (1900-1951) - Lot 137
FRANK-WILL (1900-1951)
View of the port of Fécamp
Watercolor and pencil on paper, signed "Fanck-Will" lower left and located "Fécamp" lower right
44 x 58 cm (view)
Framed
NOTICE
French painter and watercolorist Frank-Will is best known for his cityscapes and seascapes, which capture the atmosphere of places with sensitivity and precision. In Vue du Port de Fécamp, he depicts the Normandy port with a subtle mastery of watercolor and pencil, techniques that allow him to play with nuance and detail. The subject, treated with soft tones and discreet touches of color, gives this harbor scene a serene, luminous atmosphere, typical of Normandy's coastal landscapes.
The use of pencil for details and contours brings a precision that contrasts with the fluidity of watercolor, creating a balance between spontaneity and structure. The moored boats, the reflections in the water and the liveliness of the quays are rendered with a light touch, giving the port a lively, harmonious character. Frank-Will captures light and atmospheric variations with a poetic style.
Close in approach to the seascapes of Albert Marquet and the harbor scenes of Paul Signac, Frank-Will is part of a French artistic tradition that celebrates seascapes and the beauty of harbors. Vue du Port de Fécamp is a sought-after work for its ability to capture the essence of place and the tranquil spirit of Normandy harbors, offering the viewer a window onto the tranquility and beauty of maritime life.
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