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Le Petit St. Eloi, La Rochelle

Le Petit St. Eloi, La Rochelle, by Gustave Leheutre, 1923
Le Petit St. Eloi, La Rochelle, by Gustave Leheutre, 1923

Le Petit St. Eloi, La Rochelle is a print by Gustave Leheutre. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Le Petit St.

About this work

Overview

Le Petit St. Eloi, La Rochelle is a 1923 print by Gustave Leheutre, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene harbor scene with a church tower, simple rooftops, and a few ships and trees. A small boat floats near the shore, bounded by a low wall.

Technique & Style

The artist employed rapid, delicate lines to define the composition, with minimal shading, resulting in a sketchy, unfinished appearance.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Gustave Leheutre

Artist

Gustave Leheutre

Gustave Leheutre (1861–1932) was a French artist, born in Troyes.

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