The artwork, titled “Harfleur,” was created in 1903 by the artist Raoul Dufy. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece measures 79.6 by 67.3 centimeters and belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement. Representing a cityscape genre, it is presently held in a private collection.
The artwork exhibits a serene depiction of a quaint, historic town with a prominent church steeple rising above clustered buildings. The reflections in the waterway that runs through the scene add a tranquil quality, enhancing the charm and calmness portrayed. The application of rich, yet muted colors conveys a sense of harmony and the interplay of light and shadow. The architectural elements and their reflections are rendered with a casual fluidity, characteristic of Dufy’s brushwork and his Post-Impressionist influences.
