Watercolor Seascape Louis Timmermans Boats Fishing Concarneau Port 19th

Watercolor signed L. Timmermans* representing a marine landscape, with fishing boats sailing at the entrance to a port, the bell tower visible in the background, most likely in Normandy or Northern France (perhaps Rouen?), with two boats from Concarneau (Brittany), in a gilded wooden frame, from the late 19th century. This watercolor is in good condition as is its frame, it is under glass. Signed lower left. Note: some light stains on the paper, slight wear of time, see photos. * Louis Etienne Timmermans (1846-1910) Belgian painter of landscapes, waterscapes, seascapes, watercolorist. He studied at the Academy of Brussels, then at the Beaux-Arts in Paris where he became a professor. He exhibited Breton, Norman and Dutch seascapes at the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris, receiving an honorable mention in 1904. Specializing in seascapes and port themes, he used many details to animate his landscapes. He worked mainly in the ports of the English Channel and the North Sea and also traveled around Brittany from Saint-Servan to Camaret or from Paimpol to Lorient to renew his sources of inspiration. Artist highly rated on Artprice. Frame dimensions 76.5 cm x 61.5 cm Watercolor dimensions 47 cm x 34 cm Reference: 910 374 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com