The artwork titled “Saint-Nazaire, France,” created by Robert Henri in 1890, is an exemplar of the American Realism art movement and falls under the genre of cityscape.
The painting captures a vibrant street scene in Saint-Nazaire, France, characterized by a clear blue sky adorned with numerous vertically standing flagpoles bearing red, white, and blue flags, indicating a festive or nationalistic thematic. On the left side, there is a modest structure, and lush green trees dominate the right. The street is dotted with a few figures, seemingly engaged in their daily activities, capturing the essence of a lively day in the city. The artwork exhibits Henri’s realist approach, aiming to depict ordinary scenes with detailed accuracy and a contemplative observation of everyday life.