Concarneau 

"Concarneau" is a print by Gordon Grant who was born in 1875. This work transports us to the bustling harbor of Concarneau, France, capturing a moment of everyday life along the coast. The print resonates with the timeless themes of labor and community. Here, the focus is on the lives of the fishermen, individuals who are deeply intertwined with the sea. We see them at work but also at rest, mending nets and sharing stories. The way Grant captures the nuances of their postures and expressions evokes a sense of their lived experiences. What stories could they tell? The print’s depiction of labor and maritime culture invites us to reflect on the social and economic realities of coastal communities, while the detailed rendering of the boats and the sea captures the sublime beauty of the natural world. The artist asks us to reflect on the humanity and the vulnerability of those whose lives depend on the sea.