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THBGeorges Maroniez (1865 - 1933) - The Return of the Fishermen
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- Lot Description
An evocative oil on canvas by Georges Maroniez, measuring 65 x 81 cm and signed in the lower left. Titled The Return of the Fishermen, this painting masterfully captures a timeless scene of seafaring lifeÑfishermen hauling in their catch against a tranquil or tumultuous coastline. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, the work showcases Maroniez's skill in portraying the daily endeavors and spirit of coastal communities. Artist Biography: Born in Douai in 1865, Georges Philibert Charles Maroniez initially pursued a legal career becoming a magistrate in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Avesnes-sur-Helpe, and Cambrai while studying art in parallel. Encouraged by mentors such as Pierre Billet and Adrien Demont (son-in-law of Jules Breton), Maroniez exhibited his first painting at the Salon de Douai, then at the Paris Salon in 1887. He soon became a member of the SociŽtŽ des Artistes Francais in 1889. Balancing tradition and innovation, Maroniez was among the artists frequenting Wissant and the Opal Coast, forming connections with painter friends from Douai and Berck. Fascinated by the latest technological advances, he invented portable cameras to document fishing communities, port scenes, and the landscapes he later transformed into paintings. By 1905, he left the judiciary to devote himself entirely to art. Maroniez served during World War I, receiving a knighthood in the Legion of Honor in 1918. Post-war, he moved to Paris, where he continued painting frequently capturing scenes of Brittany's coast. An accomplished artist of rural and marine life, Maroniez produced an extensive body of work an estimated 800 paintings many of which reside in major French museums (Boulogne-sur-Mer, Lille, Valenciennes, Douai, and Cambrai) and in international collections, including in New York. He passed away in Paris in 1933, leaving behind a legacy of paintings that chronicle a rapidly changing France and celebrate the spirit of its maritime and pastoral communities.
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