Maxime Maufra
1861–1918 · French · 30 artworks
Post-ImpressionismImpressionismImpastoBroken colorEmphasis on light and atmosphereStructured compositionUse of complementary colors
artist bio
Maxime Maufra was a French Post-Impressionist artist known for his landscapes and seascapes, particularly those depicting Brittany. He synthesized Impressionistic techniques with a more structured, Post-Impressionist approach, capturing the rugged beauty of the French coastline.
what you'll learn
Studying Maufra's work allows students to understand the transition from Impressionism to Post-Impressionism, focusing on how artists began to incorporate more structure and personal expression into their landscapes. Students can analyze his use of color and brushwork to create atmosphere and depth.
related: Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin, Armand Guillaumin
30 artworks
The Beach at Morgat
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Fishing for Sprats in Winter at Douarnenez
1905
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The castle Gaillard
1903
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March Sunlight, Port-Marly
1902
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The Red Rocks at Belle Ile
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The Banks of the Pond at Rosporden
1911
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The Leguenay Bridge
1894
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Landscape by the Water
1900
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The Coast at Fort Penthievre, Quiberon Peninsula
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The Port of Saint Goustan
1912
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Sunset on the Loire
1907
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The Beach at Morgat, Finistere
1899
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The Village and Chapel of Sainte-Avoye (Morbihan)
1908
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Breton Landscape
1897
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The Port of Sauzon
1905
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The Golden Sea - Quiberon
1900
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Moonrise
1901
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Saint-Jean-du-Doigt
1906
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Landscape with Mill
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The Bay of Saint-Tropez
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Brittany
1892
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The Bay of Douarnenez
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The Dining Room after Lunch
1914
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The descending street at Locronan
1906
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Cornfield in the Valley of Saint-Jean-du-Doigt
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Saint Michel's Church
1916
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The Ponce Paper Factory on the Edge of the Sathe Woods
1918
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Near the Mill
1897
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Twilight
1896
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Isle of Brehat
1892
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