Saint-Tropez
1918
Moïse Kisling captures a quiet moment in Saint-Tropez long before it became a glamorous playground for the rich and famous. Painted in 1918, just as the First World War was ending, the scene feels peaceful yet slightly melancholic, with cool blues and purples dominating the landscape. The tall, skeletal mast of the fishing boat reaches up like a finger against the textured sky, while the bright, furled orange sail provides a warm, striking contrast. Drawing on Post-Impressionist roots, Kisling—a key figure in the School of Paris—uses bold outlines and simplified forms here that echo the style of his close friend Amedeo Modigliani.
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