Bouquet de bleuets – Barques au port 1930 - 1932

Here we have ‘Bouquet de bleuets – Barques au port’ by Henri Martin, a work characterized by its Pointillist technique and vibrant color palette. The canvas is alive with small touches of paint that create a shimmering effect across the water and boats, drawing us into a scene of tranquil harbor activity. Martin’s composition focuses on the interplay between the boats and the water, using color to define form and texture. The blue hues of the boat contrast with the warmer tones of the shore, while the water is rendered with dynamic strokes of green and ochre. The structure of the painting suggests a move away from traditional representation. Martin seems to want to capture the essence of light and movement, rather than to give us a detailed depiction of the scene. This approach anticipates later developments in abstraction, where the focus shifts from the subject to the very act of painting. Through the emphasis on color and texture, Martin invites us to reconsider the way we see the world. Instead of simply recognizing objects, we are encouraged to engage with the painting as an experience of color, light, and movement.