Artwork

Finistère

Finistère, by Rhona Haszard, oil, 1926
Finistère, by Rhona Haszard, oil, 1926

Finistère is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Rhona Haszard. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

About this work

Overview

Finistère is an oil painting created by Rhona Haszard in 1926, held at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline and calm sea, evoking a sense of tranquility and peacefulness.

Technique & Style

Haszard employed muted colors, including greens, blues, and grays, and utilized light and shadow to convey depth, volume, and texture, creating a sense of atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Rhona Haszard

Rhona Haszard (1901–1931) was an artist, born in New Zealand.