Guy Pennamen (1932-2022) -

lively Breton port of Concarneau, made up ofof light and shade, showing off Guy Pennamen's masteryGuy Pennamen's pictorial mastery.
He's a much-loved figure in Brittany. Born inQuimperlé, he spent most of his life in Concarneau, where he waswas both a recognized painter and an influential gallery owner (he ran several several galleries, the last of which, Marine et Bleu, made locallocal history).

Born in Quimperlé in 1932, Guy Pennamen spent most of his life in Concarneau, the "walled city".
He excelled at painting the port of Concarneau, the tuna boats docked, thethe reflections of colorful hulls in the water of the basin, the ramparts of theVille Close or fishing returns. His characteristic Breton skies are ever-changing and luminous.are very characteristic.

This painter, in love with the Breton coasts, translates hishis taste for the sea, his home town of Concarneau and the light but also for the light it radiates.
Here, he takes pleasure in transcribing the scene and the liveliness of the port, the elegant boats, the passers-by and the people.the elegant boats, the passers-by and the peaceful atmosphere.
Guy Penenamen (1932-2022) was a former student of Godeby, a former studentart school in Quimper, a former graduate and medallist of the of Tours, silver medalist of arts sciences et lettres de Paris, vermeil crossof merit of the French devotion, expert of the marine painterMaurice Menardeau (1897-1977).He exhibited and won numerous awards at various salons in France,mainly in Brittany, the Loire region and central France.Guy Pennamen is a highly referenced painter (Akoun, Artprice) withover 200 auction sales. His rating is particularlyparticularly strong with lovers of Brittany and collectors ofcollectors of 20th-century seascapes.
Signed lower right by Guy Pennamen.
Oil size 65 x 46.4 cm.
Good condition (may require cleaning).
Delivery by colissimo with appropriate protection, please allow 40 euros for France, on estimate for other destinations.
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