St. Tropez: The Port (Saint-Tropez: Le port)

About this work

This image shows a bright, busy harbor scene. A tall church tower stands in the center, with a boat docked near it. The water is dotted with other small boats, and the buildings along the shore are painted in warm yellows and greens. The whole scene looks a little fuzzy, with lots of tiny dots blending the colors together. The artist used a method called lithography, which lets them print images with smooth, blended colors. This painting is part of a style that focuses on light and everyday life. Look up lithography to see how this printing technique works.