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St. Nazaire

Pierre Louis Gatier

1918

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

St. Nazaire is a 1918 by Pierre Louis Gatier, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Pierre Louis Gatier
When & what style?: 1918
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a chaotic crowd of people in a busy, industrial setting. Buildings with "USA" signs loom in the background, and a train or ship is in the middle. The figures are jagged and angular, some holding tools or objects, while others seem to be in motion. The whole scene feels crowded and uneven, with sharp black lines against a white space. The artist used a woodcut technique—you can tell by the blocky, carved look of the lines. The mix of people, machines, and buildings suggests a place of activity, maybe a port or factory. Look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more prints like this one.