Loads with a crane barge on the Seine 1932

"Loads with a crane barge on the Seine" (1932) by Alekos Kontopoulos (1904-1975) is a depiction of a crane barge on the Seine River in Paris. This artwork, rendered with loose brushstrokes and a muted palette, captures the industrial landscape of the city. The scene, a typical motif for Kontopoulos, conveys the bustling energy of the Parisian port with its cranes and barges, and is typical of his paintings, capturing a specific moment in time.