Fascinated by the sea, Moret used deep colors
and vigorous brushstrokes to capture its violence and power, matched
against the unyielding force of granite outcrops. Combining the aesthetics
of Japanese inspired simplicity with Impressionist technique, Moret
created a magical blend of simple composition and captivating color.
Norman of origin, Henry Moret becomes Lorientais of adoption. From the
wearing of Lorient, it radiates each year along the coast with Larmor,
Pouldu, Doelan, then further in Quimper, Douarnenez and the peninsula
of Crozon. It are delayed in the islands: Groix, Beautiful-Island, Houat,
Ushant. During a stay with Bridge-Swallow-hole, in 1888, it becomes
acquainted with Gauguin, Bernard, Chamaillard, Jourdan and Laval and
is integrated into the small group. If at the beginning its art were
tributary of Corot, Courbet and of the School of Barbizon, starting
from its meeting with Gauguin, Moret is influenced by the synthetism.
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