Hercules Brabazon Brabazon (Paris, 1821 - 1906)
Beaulieu-sur-Mer, 19th century-20th century
Watercolor and pastel on paper , 23 x 34 cm (9 1/16 x 13 3/8 in.)
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This rectangular, horizontal painting is watercolor and pastel on paper. This delicate painting shows a coastline with a small amount of water to our right. On our left is the sandy beach, greenery and buildings along the coastline that give rise to blue and tan mountains. The white buildings along the shore have very little detail. Along the horizon, the sky is pink and orange which would suggest a sunrise or sunset. The painting is signed in the lower left corner in black paint, “H.B. Brabazon”.
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