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French School Mid 20th Century
French Coastal Cliffs Seascape Beach Ocean Watercolor Sketch

20th Century

$358.47
£260
€308.65
CA$496.14
A$497.95
CHF 290.37
MX$6,053.57
NOK 3,336.61
SEK 3,431.53
DKK 2,307.15

About the Item

Title: French Coastal Cliffs Seascape Beach Ocean Watercolor Sketch Artist: French School (mid 20th century) Medium: Watercolor on artists paper, unframed Size: 11 x 7.75 inches (height x width) Signature: Not signed Stamp: Not visible Condition: Good overall with age-related toning to the paper and visible deckled edges from removal (likely from a sketchbook). Minor surface marks and natural paper texture present. Slight undulation consistent with watercolor. Presents well. Provenance: Private collection, France Description: A fresh and highly atmospheric mid-century French School watercolor depicting a coastal scene with steep cliffs descending into a calm, turquoise sea. The composition is built around the strong diagonal of the cliff face to the left, which leads the eye down into the water and across toward the distant headland. The artist uses a vibrant palette of blues and greens to capture the clarity and movement of the sea, with layered washes suggesting gentle waves and shifting light. The cliffs are handled with more contrast, combining darker shadowed areas with lighter, sunlit sections, adding depth and structure to the scene. In the distance, a softly rendered headland in muted purples and browns provides balance and a sense of scale. Executed with confident, fluid brushwork, the painting retains the immediacy of plein air observation. The open areas of paper and visible texture enhance the sense of light and space, while the irregular edges indicate its origin as part of a sketchbook. Coastal cliff scenes are consistently popular, particularly those with strong colour and clear composition. This piece would appeal to collectors of seascapes, works on paper, and those looking for fresh, light-filled imagery suited to relaxed, contemporary interiors.
  • Creator:
    French School Mid 20th Century (French)
  • Creation Year:
    20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509317967012

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