1937 Signed French Riviera Watercolor, Cannes Harbor Scene by B. Klodt

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An atmospheric and evocative harbor scene depicting beached fishing boats on the shore with a hilltop village rising dramatically in … Read more An atmospheric and evocative harbor scene depicting beached fishing boats on the shore with a hilltop village rising dramatically in the background. Executed in watercolor and gouache (with opaque bodycolor heightening visible in the wave crests, boat trim, and sky), signed lower right "B. Klodt, Cannes 1937," this is a rare example of a dated, signed, and located work with precise interwar Riviera provenance.

The year 1937 places this painting at a particularly resonant moment in the history of the French Riviera, when the Côte d'Azur was at the height of its glamour as a destination for artists, writers, and intellectuals between the wars. The muted, earthy palette and loose confident brushwork give the piece a raw, documentary quality that feels distinctly of its era.

Acquired in Villefranche-sur-Mer, French Riviera.

Presented in its original frame under glass, with linen matting. Listed measurements include the frame. The inner window measures 15.5" x 12.25". See less