Lot Essay
The location of the scene has been tentatively identified as Le Treport. Le Treport, a fishing port and the nothernmost town in Normandy, is still a popular watering place. Pecrus was a collaborator of Diaz and later a friend and follower of Jongkind, but more especially of Boudin.
In 1894 Pecrus sent to the Salon, Palais des Champs Elysees, a painting of Le Treport (no. 1429). Since 1894 appears to be approximately the date of this picture, this may have been his Salon offering of that year.
In 1894 Pecrus sent to the Salon, Palais des Champs Elysees, a painting of Le Treport (no. 1429). Since 1894 appears to be approximately the date of this picture, this may have been his Salon offering of that year.