Port of Saint-Tropez, Evening Effect 1909

"Port of Saint-Tropez, Evening Effect" (1909) by Francis Picabia, depicts a vibrant, sun-drenched scene of the French Riviera port town. Picabia, a prominent figure in the early 20th-century avant-garde movement, captures the essence of Saint-Tropez with bold strokes and vivid colors. The painting features a lively harbor bustling with activity, ships docked along the waterfront, and a bustling promenade. The composition, with its perspective, and the use of flat planes and simplified forms, suggests the influence of Post-Impressionism and Cubism, making it a fascinating example of Picabia's artistic evolution.