CAHOURS Henry Maurice (1889–1974)

“Boats at Douarnenez”

Oil on panel,

Signed lower right,

A beautiful work by the painter Henry Maurice Cahours depicting sailboats—most likely tuna boats—in Douarnenez Bay, bathed in the play of light at the end of the day.

In his compositions, the artist captures the colors of Brittany, where shades of gray blend with the blue of the sky and the sea.

In 1916, after marrying the daughter of sculptor Frédéric Debon, Henry Maurice Cahours moved to Paris to live in Pissarro’s studio and rubbed shoulders in Montmartre with painters such as Utrillo, Max Jacob, and Derain. It was during this period that the painter began spending time in Douarnenez.

He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1920, then at the Salon des Indépendants from 1922 through 1942.

In 1960, he settled in Vence and succeeded in mastering the light of Provence, which was considered “too harsh” for Impressionism.His paintings were praised by critics for their great sensitivity.

Dimensions: 38 x 46 cm unframed and 51 x 59 cm with its modern wooden frame.

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