Dinan, The Port By Lucien Fournet, Brittany

Dimensions:
unframed 31.5 x 28 cm;
framed 42.5 x 39 cm.

Oilon canvas, titled “Dinan, the Port” in the lower left andsigned in the lower right.

Lucien Fournet (1902 –1975):
Lucien Fournet wasa 20th-century French painter, best known for his seascapes and harbor views. His work reflects a deep attachment to the French coast, particularly to Brittany and the Atlantic coast, where he sensitively depicts sailboats, fishing ports, and seaside scenes.

Working primarily in oils, Lucien Fournet favors a figurative style, characterized by a luminous palette and a supple brushstroke that captures the variations of light on the water and the atmosphere of the coastline. His compositions often feature boats at anchor, low tides, or iconic ports such as Concarneau, Dinan, Noirmoutier, and Saint-Guénolé.

Although though he has remained relatively obscure in art history, Lucien Fournet enjoys consistent interest among enthusiasts of regional maritime painting. His works appear regularly on the art market, where they are sought after for their quality of execution, their documentary charm, and their faithful depiction of French coastal landscapes.