Bateaux de peche, Honfleur/Bărci de pescari la Honfleur

About this work

This close-up shows three fishing boats tied up side by side. The paint is thick and rough, with bold brushstrokes. The boats have white and red stripes, and the names "Honfleur" and "1775" are painted on one hull. The artist used short, choppy strokes to build up the colors, especially the warm yellows and greens. This technique makes the scene look almost textured, like you could reach in and touch the boats. Look up impasto next to see how this thick paint style works.