Oil on hardboard (isorel) – Circa 1930
This oil on isorel depicts the Dufy family, close friends of Henri Saint Clair, on a Normandy beach. The artist captures the shifting light and refined atmosphere of the French seaside resorts of the early 20th century.
Saint Clair painted almost exclusively on isorel, using a distinctive marine varnish typical of his work.
The frame comes from the Dufy factory in Rouen — a rare and sought-after detail.
Technical detailsArtist: Henri Saint Clair (1899–1990)
Title: Beach Scene – The Dufy Family
Medium: Oil on isorel (hardboard)
Period: Circa 1930
Signature: H. St Clair, lower left
Dimensions without frame: 40 x 56cm
Condition: Very good overall condition, original patina
Provenance: Private collection, Normandy. Frame from the Dufy factory (Rouen).
A luminous and elegant composition, typical of Saint Clair’s refined coastal scenes, capturing the atmosphere of Normandy between sky, sand and sea breeze.






























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