Old watercolor beach boats signed Roger Latre vintage seascape

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Description

The work visible in the photo is an antique watercolor depicting a lively beach scene with several boats pulled up on the sand, with the sea in the background. The composition highlights the finesse of the lines and the mastery of washes, typical of traditional watercolor. The central subject is a group of fishing boats, resting on a light shore, while a pinkish-purple water area occupies the foreground, evoking reflections or variations of wet sand.

The landscape, treated in a refined manner, features mountains in the background, dark trees to the left, and a bright blue strip of sea to the right. The color palette, dominated by pastel tones and soft nuances, gives the scene a peaceful and luminous atmosphere, typical of Mediterranean coastal views. The sheet, placed on a wooden easel, shows irregular edges and a slightly textured surface, characteristic of traditional watercolor paper.

The signature "Roger Latre" is clearly visible in the lower right, attesting to the authenticity of the work and allowing the attribution to this artist. No date is legible on the visible part, but the style and technique evoke a 20th-century creation, probably in the second half, a period often described as vintage.

The marine details, such as the boat hulls, the upright spars, and the pebbles on the shore, are rendered with precision and lightness, enhancing the spontaneity of the watercolor gesture. The whole exudes an impression of tranquility, reinforced by the horizontal composition and the balance between the colored masses.

The support shows some signs of age, including small stains visible on the surface and a slight buckling of the paper, without this affecting the readability of the scene.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Presence of stains, signs of wear, and irregular edges visible in the photo. See pictures for general appearance.

Did you know? Roger Latre created numerous watercolors on the theme of the Mediterranean coast, favoring scenes of port life and the beaches of Southern France. Watercolor, due to its speed of execution and the transparency of its colors, is particularly appreciated for capturing the fleeting effects of light by the sea.

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