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, Doëlan, 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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