Painting “In the Mist” by G. Lhermitte – 1930

In this 1934 oil on panel, Georges Lhermitte immerses us in a maritime scene of great delicacy, where silence seems to have taken over the world. The painting depicts a solitary sailboat, gliding slowly across a calm sea, enveloped in a thick, cottony mist. The gray sail, taut but peaceful, captures the diffuse light of the sky, while human figures stand on board, almost frozen in expectation or contemplation.
The mist is omnipresent, erasing the horizon, blending the sky and sea into a single vaporous expanse. It softens the contours, absorbs sounds, and gives the scene an atmosphere of suspended dream. The reflection of the boat in the water, barely disturbed by a few ripples, reinforces this impression of absolute calm. Lhermitte's palette is subtle: pearl grays, cool blues, and sea greens, which blend into one another with great mastery. Nothing strikes the eye; everything invites contemplation. The gilded frame surrounding the work adds a touch of solemnity, as if to emphasize the silent nobility of this scene. This painting is not just a seascape: it is a visual meditation on time, solitude, and the fragile beauty of suspended moments. It evokes an inner journey as much as a physical displacement, and leaves us, too, a little lost... in the mist.
Georges Lhermitte (1882–1967) was a French painter and architect. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and practiced as an architect in Nantes, where he also taught. At the same time, he painted numerous seascapes, especially on the Atlantic coast (Brittany, Vendée, etc.). His style is soft and soothing, with light colors and often misty scenes. He liked to depict the calm sea, boats, and silent ports. He was a member of the Artistic Group of Saint-Nazaire. Discreet yet talented, Lhermitte left behind a sensitive and poetic body of work, inspired by the sea and light.

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Period: 1930
Very good condition.
Delivery available in France and internationally upon request.
Dimensions:
Width: 64 cm
Height: 47 cm
Depth: 4 cm
Reference: 300625.2

Ref: 3UWXTXCCZH