Painting Of Honfleur By Roland Caplain. Oil On Panel

This oil painting by Roland Caplain, dated 1952, depicts a picturesque view of the port of Honfleur, featuring the Lieutenance, an iconic building in this Norman town.

The scene exudes a peaceful and luminous atmosphere. In the foreground, the ochre- and sand-colored pier draws the eye toward the harbor waters; a figure can be seen gazing at a sailboat. In the background are the beautiful facades of Norman houses.
Above the scene, the branches of a tree in autumn colors help set the scene.

The color palette combines the blues of the sky and water with the soft greens, ochres, and pinks of the facades.

Signed in the lower right corner and dated 1952 on the back, this work captures the timeless charm of Honfleur, a port town beloved by painters. It will appeal to lovers of Norman landscapes and mid-20th-century figurative painting.

Artist: Roland Caplain
Medium: oil on panel
Period: 1952.
Dimensions: 22.5 × 33 cm without the frame and 34.5 × 45.5 cm with the frame
Condition: Good overall condition despite some signs of age.
Signed: lower right