Crète, Herakleion ou Candie, Entrée du pont vue de la mer (Κρήτη, Ηράκλειο ή Κάντια, είσοδος του λιμανιού από τη θάλασσα)

1911

From the collection of Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

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Crète, Herakleion ou Candie, Entrée du pont vue de la mer (Κρήτη, Ηράκλειο ή Κάντια, είσοδος του λιμανιού από τη θάλασσα) is a 1911 by Fred Boissonnas, held at Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

Who painted this?: Fred Boissonnas
When & what style?: 1911
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a small, rocky fortress jutting into the water. A tall tower with a pointed roof sits on the right side, while a few small boats float nearby. In the background, a town with low buildings lines the shore, and a mountain looms far off. The fortress looks old, with thick stone walls and arched openings. The sky is heavy with clouds, giving the scene a quiet, moody feel. If you like this view, check out the Museum of Ethnography to see more photos like this.