Figure Studies
Breton Women in Mourning
Charles Cottet
A somber and evocative portrayal of three women in traditional Breton mourning attire set against a rugged coastal landscape.
Femmes de Plougastel
Charles Cottet
1904 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An evocative scene of Breton life featuring women in traditional dress during an outdoor gathering.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — asks little of the space around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Dining Room · Kitchen
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Olive green, Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1904 by Charles Cottet, this vibrant oil painting captures a group of women from Plougastel in their distinctive white headgear and traditional costumes. Gathered for an outdoor meal on a sun-drenched day, the figures are set against a bustling backdrop of a pardon or festival near a village church, showcasing the artist's masterful use of light and interest in regional French folkways.
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