French Impressionist Watercolor of a Coastal Landscape at Low Tide

Title: French Impressionist Watercolor of a Coastal Landscape at Low Tide By Maurice Mazeilie (French 1924-2021) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 5 x 7 inches (Height x Width) Stamped: Verso Condition: Good, with signs of aging. Provenance: All the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artist’s estate. Description: This tranquil watercolor by Maurice Mazeilie captures a serene coastal scene at low tide. In the foreground, warm sandy and earthy tones dominate, with a few boats resting on the exposed seabed, creating a peaceful, almost deserted ambiance. Distant landforms in muted purple hues stretch across the horizon, and a few rocky outcrops subtly break the shoreline. The sky is vast and open, filled with soft clouds in shades of blue and gray, suggesting a calm, early morning or late afternoon light. Mazeilie’s loose brushstrokes and minimalist composition convey a sense of quiet reflection and natural beauty, inviting the viewer to pause and appreciate the simplicity of the scene.