Flood at Nantes 1909

gustaveloiseau

abstract painting

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

acrylic on canvas

natural background

naturalistic tone

seascape

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolor

"Flood at Nantes" is a painting by Gustave Loiseau, a prominent French artist, completed in 1909. The painting depicts a flooded landscape in Nantes, with a church spire rising in the distance. Loiseau's style, characterized by loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors, captures the atmospheric nuances of the scene. The painting's focus on the aftermath of a flood provides a glimpse into the challenges and beauty of nature's forces, making it a compelling example of Impressionism and landscape painting.