This atmospheric Post-Impressionist oil on canvas, Harbour at Honfleur, is by Jacques Huet (born 1937), a French painter closely associated with the tradition of the Rouen School. Signed lower right and presented in its original frame, the painting captures the distinctive light and character of Honfleur through lively brushwork, softened contours, and a luminous palette.Born in Elbeuf, Normandy, Huet began studying painting in 1966 under Albert Malet, an important successor to the painters of the Rouen School. Malet's influence can be seen in Huet's enduring fascination with the Normandy landscape and his sensitivity to changing light. Huet has specialized in marine scenes and landscapes, often painting outdoors to capture the immediate atmosphere of a place. Since 1981, he has been a member of the Société des Artistes Français. His work has been exhibited extensively, including at galleries in Rouen, Paris, and Honfleur, where he maintained a presence at the Galerie du Dauphin and Galerie du Vieux Bassin. A memorable characteristic of Huet's work is his treatment of atmosphere. Rather than sharply defining every architectural or natural element, he allows contours to dissolve into light and color, giving his paintings the feeling of a scene observed directly from nature. Harbour at Honfleur brings together French coastal character, Impressionist light, and an elegant sense of movement. Its intimate scale and original frame make it particularly versatile for a living room, library, bedroom, coastal interior, or collected gallery wall.Measurements: 25” × 21.5” framed and 21” × 17.5” unframed. Condition: Excellent. Price: $2,700.
Measurements: 29” x 20” framed and 23” x 15” unframed.
Condition: Excellent
This atmospheric Post-Impressionist oil on canvas, Harbour at Honfleur, is by Jacques Huet (born 1937), a French painter closely associated with the tradition of the Rouen School. Signed lower right and presented in its original frame, the painting captures the distinctive light and character of Honfleur through lively brushwork, softened contours, and a luminous palette.Born in Elbeuf, Normandy, Huet began studying painting in 1966 under Albert Malet, an important successor to the painters of the Rouen School. Malet's influence can be seen in Huet's enduring fascination with the Normandy landscape and his sensitivity to changing light. Huet has specialized in marine scenes and landscapes, often painting outdoors to capture the immediate atmosphere of a place. Since 1981, he has been a member of the Société des Artistes Français. His work has been exhibited extensively, including at galleries in Rouen, Paris, and Honfleur, where he maintained a presence at the Galerie du Dauphin and Galerie du Vieux Bassin. A memorable characteristic of Huet's work is his treatment of atmosphere. Rather than sharply defining every architectural or natural element, he allows contours to dissolve into light and color, giving his paintings the feeling of a scene observed directly from nature. Harbour at Honfleur brings together French coastal character, Impressionist light, and an elegant sense of movement. Its intimate scale and original frame make it particularly versatile for a living room, library, bedroom, coastal interior, or collected gallery wall.Measurements: 25” × 21.5” framed and 21” × 17.5” unframed. Condition: Excellent. Price: $2,700.
Measurements: 29” x 20” framed and 23” x 15” unframed.
Condition: Excellent
