View of the Port of Vathy, Samos
1893 Musée d'Orsay
About this artwork
This oil on canvas depicts the harbor of Vathy on the island of Samos during a sunset, featuring figures in the foreground. It is currently held in the collection of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.
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Émile Bernard was a key figure in the development of Synthetism, a movement characterized by flat planes of bold color and strong outlines. His journey to the East, including this stay in Samos, heavily influenced his artistic style and provided him with new light and subject matter that moved away from the traditional landscapes of his time in France.
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View of the Port of Vathy, Samos
Poro amara, 1893
