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La Promenade sur le Port
La Promenade sur le Port is a drawing by Jean-Émile Laboureur. It dates from 1933 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Tall ships with sails are docked in the background, and the scene is framed by thin, tall trees on either side.
This sketch shows a group of people walking along a waterfront. Tall ships with sails are docked in the background, and the scene is framed by thin, tall trees on either side. The lines are loose and quick, with lots of hatching to suggest light and shadow.
The artist signed it in the corner—*"Laboureur 1933"*—along with a note about the original drawing.
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Overview
La Promenade sur le Port is a 1933 drawing by French artist Jean-Émile Laboureur, showcasing a leisurely waterfront scene. The work is characterized by loose lines, expressive hatching, and a sense of everyday life, reflecting Laboureur's penchant for urban and maritime themes.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a group of people strolling along a port, set against a backdrop of docked tall ships with sails. The scene conveys a sense of relaxed, public leisure, with the artist's focus on capturing the interplay of figures within an urban-maritime environment.
Technique & Style
Laboureur executed the piece with loose, quick lines and extensive hatching to evoke light and shadow, creating a dynamic, sketch-like quality. The composition is framed by tall, thin trees on either side, adding depth and context to the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1933, the drawing is signed and dated by the artist as 'Laboureur 1933' with an accompanying note. It is currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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Artist
Émile Laboureur, known as Jean Émile (16 August 1877, Nantes – 16 June 1943, near Pénestin) was a French painter, designer, engraver, watercolorist, lithographer, and illustrator.
