Paul-Henry Lafon – Rocky Coast at Quiberon – Oil on panel

Beautiful oil on panel by Paul-Henry Lafon, depicting a rocky coastline battered by waves, located in the Quiberon region of Brittany. The composition conveys the ocean's power with great movement: a turbulent sea crashes against the rocks while a heavy sky dominates the horizon. The texture is generous, especially in the waves and foam, treated with an energetic and relief-like brushstroke. The turquoise blue, white, ochre, and brown tones give this seascape a beautiful luminosity. The work is signed at the bottom right "P. H. Lafon." It retains an interesting label on the back from the Lafon Gallery in Quiberon, dedicated to the exhibition of Paul-Henry Lafon's works. This label notably mentions the artist as an exhibitor at the Charpentier Gallery in Paris, a member of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and a member of the Société des Aquarellistes Français. It also notes state purchases and the presence of his works in various collections. The painting is presented in its sculpted wooden frame, cream patina enhanced with gilding, bearing a brass plaque engraved "PAUL-HENRY LAFON" on the lower rail. Some wear and minor accidents to the frame's patina are visible and contribute to its antique character. Dimensions with frame: 46 × 60 cm. A decorative and expressive seascape, particularly interesting due to its signature, its nameplate, and its provenance label on the back.