Who painted The East Breakwater, Return of The Regatta, Le Havre?

The East Breakwater, Return of The Regatta, Le Havre was painted by Camille Pissarro in 1903.

Where can I see The East Breakwater, Return of The Regatta, Le Havre?

The East Breakwater, Return of The Regatta, Le Havre is held by Norton Simon Museum.

What movement is The East Breakwater, Return of The Regatta, Le Havre?

The East Breakwater, Return of The Regatta, Le Havre is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

The East Breakwater, Return of The Regatta, Le Havre

Camille Pissarro , 1903

The East Breakwater, Return of The Regatta, Le Havre is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Norton Simon Museum.

About this work

Overview

The East Breakwater, Return of The Regatta, Le Havre is a 1903 oil painting by Camille Pissarro, a Danish-French artist associated with Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the port of Le Havre, showing a wharf crowded with people and numerous sailing ships of varying sizes in the water, some with sails raised.

Technique & Style

Pissarro's work is characterized by muted colors, predominantly blues and grays, capturing a potentially cloudy day with a light gray sky. The scene includes background elements like buildings and a crane.

History & Provenance

The painting is now part of the Norton Simon Museum's collection. Pissarro's artistic background includes studying under Gustave Courbet and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, and later collaborating with Neo-Impressionist artists like Georges Seurat and Paul Signac.