Alfred Marzin (1880 - 1943) Tristan Island Douarnenez Bay Brittany Port-rhu Marine 20th Century

A very beautiful oil on canvas by the Nantes-based painter Alfred Marzin.
This work depicts a view of Tristan Island in the Bay of Douarnenez, as seen from Port-Rhu.
The painting features the island's iconic buildings, including its manor house and sardine cannery.
The scene is brought to life with fishermen and Breton women in traditional attire.
The turquoise reflections of the water are particularly striking, and the sky, which plays a prominent role, is also beautifully executed.

The back of the painting is annotated: “The Slipway and Tristan Island - Douarnenez”, and marked “Sociétaire Médaille des Artistes Français”.
The work is in excellent condition and is sold with a modern frame.

Framed dimensions: 71 x 54 cm

Canvas dimensions: 55 x 38 cm

About the Artist

Alfred Marzin (1880-1943) was a French painter and engraver, born in Saint-Yrieix (Haute-Vienne) and passed away in Nantes. A student of Yan' Dargent, he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français from 1920 to 1939. Considered one of the "petits maîtres bretons," his work is primarily dedicated to Brittany, showcasing views of ports, small towns, and scenes of daily life involving farmers and fishermen.
Among his favorite subjects are the ports of Concarneau, Douarnenez, Camaret, and Combrit, as well as the banks of the Odet River. He also illustrated tourist brochures about Finistère and Morbihan, published by the Paris-Orléans Railway Company, where he worked.
A versatile artist, Alfred Marzin practiced wood engraving, including a series of plates depicting seaweed harvesting near the chapel of Notre-Dame de la Joie in Penmarc'h. His work, characterized by warm tones and great delicacy, captures the unique atmosphere of Brittany’s landscapes.

Seeking Breton Paintings

We are interested in acquiring paintings of Breton scenes and landscapes (even damaged ones).
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