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.
Old Fish Merchant in Brittany
Charles Cottet
1895 · Oil Paint, Cardboard
A characterful portrait of a Breton fish merchant, capturing a sense of enduring strength and quiet dignity.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — gives the room a clear visual center.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted around 1895 by Charles Cottet, this evocative portrait depicts an elderly fish merchant from Brittany. Her weathered face and steady gaze are framed by a striking white coif, a testament to the artist’s interest in the local life and traditions of the French coast and the resilient spirit of its people.
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