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Robert Henri, 'Market at Concarneau', 1899

About the work

The American painter Henri worked at Concarneau in Brittany during the summers of 1889, 1894 and 1899. The front of this painting represents the market in the town, while the reverse depicts a seascape painted on the nearby coast.

This panel is typical of the small, freely-painted works produced by the artist at Concarneau, and both sides would have been painted on the spot. The smudges on the back suggest that it was painted first, and that the panel was then turned over before it was dry.

Key facts

Full title
Market at Concarneau
Artist
Robert Henri
Artist dates
1865 - 1929
Date made
1899
Medium and support
Oil on wood
Dimensions
15.9 × 22.2 cm
Inscription summary
Signed
Acquisition credit
On loan from Tate: Presented by Hirschl and Adler Gallery, New York through the American Friends of the Tate Gallery 1961
Inventory number
L713
Location
Not on display
Image copyright
On loan from Tate: Presented by Hirschl and Adler Gallery, New York through the American Friends of the Tate Gallery 1961, © 2000 Tate
Collection
Main Collection

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