Méditerranée painting while smooth lines on the

while smooth lines on the right side offer a contrast against the figures and the body of water

Variations in the direction of the artist's touch remain clearly perceptible throughout

Though painted over a century ago

which intersects with the younger child's face

Méditerranée painting while smooth lines on the19th century oil painting on wooden panel with signature (illegible) in the lower left. A lively and sunlit depiction of a working port, centered around a French fishing boat, in the harbor. The colorful rooftops of the surrounding houses and the shimmering brightness of the water evoke the warmth of a summer day in a quaint coastal town. The artists brushwork is free and fluid, capturing the movement of light and water with effortless ease. Yet,