Painting signed Gérard Roux known as "Rouxe" – Scene of a Normandy beach

Very beautiful oil on panel signed Gérard Roux, known as "Rouxe", depicting an elegant scene of a beach at low tide, inspired by the Normandy coast, particularly the surroundings of Honfleur, a subject the artist has tackled several times. The work features an imposing fishing boat stranded on the sand, surrounded by characters in traditional costumes, while several sailing boats move offshore. The composition is remarkably balanced and stands out with a superb bright sky, beautiful depth of perspective, and great finesse in the treatment of the characters and vessels. This painting has strong decorative power and evokes the grand beach scenes of the Normandy school. It will appeal to both maritime painting enthusiasts and collectors of French figurative works. Presented in its elegant antique gilded wooden frame with textile matting, it is ready to be hung. Characteristics. * Artist: Gérard Roux known as "Rouxe" * Technique: Oil on panel. * Subject: Normandy beach scene, probably Honfleur. * Signature: Signed bottom left. * Dimensions of the work: 30.5 × 23 cm. * Dimensions with frame: 43 × 36 cm. * Origin: France. * Period: Second half of the 20th century. * Condition: Very good overall condition. The frame shows a slight patina of use that adds to its charm. Style. * Impressionist. * Marine. * French school. * Seaside. * Timeless classic.