Edit Object 1441

Cool and serene, the easy pace of this river yachting scene by French Impressionist Marcel Dyf is comforting. People at leisure, most sitting at the bank on a deep green lawn, are enjoying the view of several smaller single-sail yachts cruising on the Auray River. The village is a Brittany Coast fixture, and like most French harbors on this coast, the anchorages are actually inland for protection from weather, naval security and to be closer to the grain harvests of the region.

The picturesque city of Auray holds architectural splendor from more than seven centuries. Split by the river, the large wharf districts on both banks were built in the early 17TH Century. The forested region leaves town on the eastern bank, and is a popular nature preserve today.

Pastel tones and a subdued sense of light glows softly in this impressionist painting, with flourishes of impasto application and brushwork which is loose and yet stroked with parallel considerations. The lone tree shown on the western river bank is artistically layered with branches and shadows amongst the foliage in a nice comparison to the heavy woods across the water.This composition holds desirable elements and a charming overall presentation.

Select a Type
American Ship Portrait
Barometers
Bells
Binnacles & Compasses
Binoculars
Book Maritime
Book Voyages
Books
Books General
Boylhart Collection
Builders Full Models
Builders Half-Model
Canes - Decorative
Canes - Gimmick
Cannons
Carving
Chronometers
Clocks
Contemporary Art
Contemporary Models
Decorative Art - Boxes
Dieppe Models
Diorama Models
Diving Helmets & Equipment
Dockyard Models
Edged Weapons
Engravings
Figureheads
Firearms
Fishing Equipment
Folk Art Models
Furniture
Glass and Pottery
Globes
Jewelry
Joe & Lisa's Art Collection
Lamps
Letters
Lighthouse Artifacts
Limited-Edition Prints
Lithographs
Maps & Charts
Marine Narrative
Marine Narrative at Sea
Medical
Microscopes
Miscellaneous Artifacts
Navigation Instruments - Compass
Navigation Instruments
Navigation Instruments - Sextant
Octants, Quadrants & Backstaffs
Original art
Other Models
Painted Photograph
Passenger Liner Memorabilia
Patent Models
Period Models
Photographs
Pond Models
Pottery
Prints
Prisoner-of-War Artifacts
Prisoner-of-War Models
Sailor Crafts
Sailor Valentines
Sailor Woolworks
Scrimshaw Artifacts
Scrimshaw Private
Scrimshaw Teeth
Sea Chests
Sextants
Ship Clocks
Ship Hardwares
Ship in a Bottle
Ship Log Books
Ships Flogging Whip
Signed Documents
Silver and Silver Plated Models
Speaking Trumpets
Statues
Steam Engine Models
Steam Models
Sundials
Sword
Tankards & Pitchers
Telescopes
Tillers, Rudders & Yokes
Toy Models
Trinity Boxes
Trophys & Presentions
Voyages & Travels
Watches
Whaling