Regatta in Perros-Guirec, view of the West pier
1897 Musée départemental Maurice-Denis
About this artwork
This oil painting captures a bustling regatta scene in the port of Perros-Guirec, Brittany, from the perspective of the west pier. It features numerous boats with vibrant sails and a crowd of figures, many of whom appear to be women in traditional local attire.
Did you know?
Maurice Denis, a prominent member of the Nabis group, famously declared that "a painting should primarily be a flat surface covered with colors assembled in a certain order." This work, "Regatta in Perros-Guirec," beautifully illustrates his theory, transforming a lively harbor scene into a decorative tapestry of flattened forms and vibrant hues, characteristic of his distinctive Post-Impressionist style.
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Regatta in Perros-Guirec, view of the West pier
Maurice Denis, 1897
