Artwork

Concarneau

Concarneau, by Edwin Kaufman, 1932
Concarneau, by Edwin Kaufman, 1932

Concarneau is a print by Edwin Kaufman. It dates from 1932 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

If you like this style, look up Edwin Kaufman (American, 1906–1939) for more of his work.

This sketch shows a quiet harbor town with boats tied up along the docks. A church with a tall steeple sits on a hill behind the waterfront. People walk along the shore, and a few small buildings line the background. The artist used quick, loose lines to capture the scene.

The boats in the foreground are simple fishing vessels, resting on the calm water. The sketch feels like a snapshot of daily life in a small coastal town.

If you like this style, look up Edwin Kaufman (American, 1906–1939) for more of his work.

Overview

Concarneau is a print by Edwin Kaufman, created around 1932, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene harbor scene with fishing boats moored at the docks, a church steeple rising in the background, and people strolling along the shore.

Technique & Style

Kaufman's loose, expressive lines capture the tranquility of the scene, conveying a sense of everyday life in a small coastal town.

Artist & collection

Artist

Edwin Kaufman

Edwin Kaufman (1906–1939) was an American artist.

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