Tea Time In Morgat, 1920

Morgat, 1920. Watercolor, signed and dated. Outdoor Tea Time Scene.
This charming watercolor depicts an outdoor tea time scene, enlivened by a small group of elegantly seated figures in a leafy garden in Morgat. Seated around a light-colored table, the protagonists—ladies wearing light-colored hats and a man standing apart—share a moment of relaxation and conviviality in a peaceful and luminous atmosphere. The composition is structured around a winding path that guides the eye through lush, fresh vegetation, rendered with light and vibrant brushstrokes. The palette, dominated by greens, ochres, and yellows, is punctuated with brighter touches in the clothing, bringing rhythm and harmony to the whole. The watercolor is distinguished by its exquisite execution, a free and lively brushstroke, and a remarkable sensitivity in the rendering of light filtering through the foliage. It elegantly evokes the seaside and social lifestyle of the early 20th century, characteristic of Breton coastal resorts after the First World War. Work signed and dated at the bottom Michel Can... – Morgat, 1920. Presented in a frame with a wide passe-partout and gilt molding, perfectly highlighting the delicacy of the watercolor.