Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 225 works by Maxime Maufra in our catalogue
In short
To the gallery's eye, Maxime Maufra's most famous painting is The Heart of the Port of Goulphar, Belle-Ile en Mer (1909), whose original hangs in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid. Evening at the Sea, Quiberon (1909) and The village on the river, Bozel (1914) complete the trio every eye recognises. Of the 225 works by Maxime Maufra in our catalog, the gallery presents the 100 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.
The Heart of the Port of Goulphar, Belle-Ile en Mer emerges from the canvas as a quiet moment captured in oil. This work, painted by Maxime Maufra, invites the viewer into a specific coastal setting during the year about 1909. The scene holds a stillness that feels as though the tide has just paused its movement, leaving the boats to drift in a peaceful equilibrium under the wide sky.
The sun dips low toward the horizon, casting a warm glow of pink and orange across a sky that seems to breathe with the coming night. Below, the ocean stretches out in a calm expanse, its surface catching the fading light of the day. Several sailboats drift across these gentle waves, their silhouettes resting peacefully upon the water. Some vessels linger near the shore, while others venture further into the…
The composition centers on a village situated along the banks of a river. In the background, a large mountain rises above the horizon, its scale dominating the upper portion of the frame. The village consists of several houses, with one structure positioned near the center of the scene. To the left, a church is visible among the buildings. Trees and rocks are distributed throughout the landscape, interspersed with small figures…
There is a certain stillness that settles over the riverbanks when the sky turns overcast, a soft, diffused light that refuses to cast harsh shadows. In this 1889 work, we find ourselves observing a moment of quiet labor along the banks of the Loire. The scene is composed of horizontal layers, drawing the eye from the textured foreground of the beach, past the sheltering trees and a solitary house, toward…
The ocean breathes in heavy, rhythmic swells, pushing sailboats through a narrow, churning passage. Under an overcast sky, the water churns in shades of deep green and slate blue, its surface broken by the white crests of restless waves. The sailboats navigate this unpredictable expanse, their triangular sails catching the light in muted tones of red and yellow. There is a palpable sense of movement here, as if the viewer…
The Transatlantic leaving Port by Maxime Maufra captures a moment of maritime activity within a bustling harbor. Created about 1905, the work focuses on the departure of a large transatlantic ship. Smaller vessels navigate the waters surrounding the central vessel, while a cityscape provides a structural backdrop to the harbor setting.
In the Portrait of Colonel La Villette by Maxime Maufra, the viewer meets the subject through an intimate, eye-level perspective. This medium close-up focuses on the man from the chest up, positioning him slightly off-center to create a sense of natural presence. He wears a dark jacket layered over a light-colored waistcoat, topped with a patterned flat cap that adds a touch of texture to his attire. A pipe rests…
A weathered stone pier reaches into the gray expanse, a heavy finger pointing toward the horizon. The water does not sit still; it moves in turbulent, churning rhythms against the pier's base. Everything is caught in a moment of shifting light, perhaps the pale clarity of dawn or the muted haze of an overcast afternoon. The palette is restrained, built from the colors of a bruised sky and cold sea:…
The stage lights seem to linger even after the curtain has fallen, casting a soft glow upon the figure of Émile Dehelly. He sits in a quiet moment of repose, yet the energy of the theater clings to him like the heavy folds of his costume. There is a profound stillness in his gaze, a calm expression that meets the viewer directly, bridging the gap between the performer and the…
This captivating landscape, titled "Landscape with pines," transports the viewer to a moment suspended between day and night. The scene is dominated by the majestic presence of tall pine trees, their deep green foliage standing sentinel against the warm, fading glow of the setting sun. There is an undeniable sense of tranquility emanating from the canvas; the light itself seems imbued with memory and peace. Notice how the composition guides…
The Coast at Fort Penthievre, Quiberon Peninsula
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Beg-Meil at dusk1904
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Breton Landscape1897
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Rochers au soleil couchant L'anse du port Lonnec (titre inscrit au registre)
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The Wave1894 · Musée de Pont-Aven
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The old Bridge in Barbin1884
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The High Island1880
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Cliffs and Sea1886
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Amont prairie1888
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Meadow1888
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Pont-Aven, Red Sky1892
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The storm1892
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Harvesting of Goemon1891
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Brittany - a Hamlet1891
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Cottages in the Snow1891 · Wallraf-Richartz-Museum
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Isle of Brehat1892
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Cottages in the Snow1891
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Brittany1892
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Bridge over the Loire1892
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Study for Pont-Aven red sky (former title: L1892 · Musée de Pont-Aven
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The Cove1894 · Musée de Pont-Aven
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The Cliffs at Beg-ar-Fry, Saint-Jean-du-Doigt1895 · Cleveland Museum of Art
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Moonrise at Twilight1898
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Yellow Dusk on the Mudflats, Loctudy1898 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper
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The Cliffs1893
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Landscape near Douarnenez1897
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Douarnenez, October landscape1896 · Dallas Museum of Art
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The Cove at Cape Suzon1898
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Douarnenez in Sunshine1897 · Art Institute of Chicago
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Near the Mill1897
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The Leguenay Bridge1894
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Twilight1896
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The Three Cliffs1894 · Musée de Pont-Aven
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Vue du Port de Pont-Aven1894 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper
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The Black Cliffs at Thurso1895
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Saint Guénole1899 · Finnish National Gallery
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Stormy Weather, Les Andelys, Eure1902
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Rainbow1901 · Wallraf-Richartz-Museum
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Nocturnal Fairy: 1900 Paris World's Fair1900 · Musee des Beaux-Arts
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The Port of Saint-Goustan at Auray1900
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The Coast, Bay of Douarnenez, France1901 · Cincinnati Art Museum
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Gust of Wind1899 · Museum of Fine Arts
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Frost at Morgat1901
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Lake Lovitel1904
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Fog on the Seine (The Andelys)1902
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The Retreating Fog, Morning, Les Andelys1902
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Semaphore of the Beg-Meil, Brittany1904
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The Village, Morgat1901
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Mountain landscape1904
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The Beach at Morgat, Finistere1899 · Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
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Powdery Sunshine1900
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Evening, Morgat Beach1902
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The creek shore of Quibero1903
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Departure of Fishing Boats1900 · Museum of Fine Arts
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The Conch at Vieux-Chateau1905
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The River1902 · Cleveland Museum of Art
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Quayside in Le Havre1905
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Sunset: Margat1900
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Departure of a Cargo Ship1905
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Coast Goulphar1905
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Beg-Miel, Bay of Cocarneau1900
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The Port of Havre1905
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Landscape1902
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The entrance to harbour Sauzon1905
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By the Sea1904
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Moonrise, Bay of Douarnenez1901
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Dusk1899 · Wallraf-Richartz-Museum
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Semaphore of the Beg-Meil, Brittany1900
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The Barges Lighthouse1904
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March Sunlight, Port-Marly1902
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Fishing for Sprats in Winter at Douarnenez1905
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Landscape by the Water1900
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Spring Flowers1905
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Morning in Winter1905
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Dessert1904
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The Port of Sauzon1905
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The Golden Sea - Quiberon1900
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The Cliffs at Polhor1899
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Kerhostin1910 · Wallraf-Richartz-Museum
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Bords du Loir1907 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery
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The Village of Rosporden (Finistere)1911 · Harvard Art Museums
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La neige à Port Marly
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Low Tide at Douarnenez1908
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Evening fog over Nantes
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Belle-Ile castle1909
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Fishing sardine boat1909
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The Shore at Duarnenez1906
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Cliffs of the wild coast1910
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The Village of Kerhostin1911
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Belle-Ile-en-Mer, Evening, Cote Sauvage1909
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Maxime Maufra | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Musée de Pont-Aven |
Hastenparck | 5 | Landscape with pines, The Wave, Study for Pont-Aven red sky (former title: L |
 Wallraf-Richartz-Museum |
Cologne | 4 | Cottages in the Snow, Rainbow, Dusk |
 Cleveland Museum of Art |
Cleveland | 2 | The Cliffs at Beg-ar-Fry, Saint-Jean-du-Doigt, The River |
 Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper |
Quimper | 2 | Yellow Dusk on the Mudflats, Loctudy, Vue du Port de Pont-Aven |
 Museum of Fine Arts |
Boston | 2 | Gust of Wind, Departure of Fishing Boats |
 Musee des Beaux-Arts |
Reims | 3 | Nocturnal Fairy: 1900 Paris World's Fair |
 Petit Palais |
Paris | 2 | Portrait of Colonel La Villette |
 Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum |
Madrid | 1 | The Heart of the Port of Goulphar, Belle-Ile en Mer |
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
There is a certain stillness that settles over the riverbanks when the sky turns overcast, a soft, diffused light that refuses to cast harsh shadows. In this 1889 work, we find ourselves observing a moment of quiet labor along the banks of the Loire. The scene is composed of horizontal layers, drawing the eye from the textured foreground of the beach, past the sheltering trees and a solitary house, toward…
The ocean breathes in heavy, rhythmic swells, pushing sailboats through a narrow, churning passage. Under an overcast sky, the water churns in shades of deep green and slate blue, its surface broken by the white crests of restless waves. The sailboats navigate this unpredictable expanse, their triangular sails catching the light in muted tones of red and yellow. There is a palpable sense of movement here, as if the viewer…
The Heart of the Port of Goulphar, Belle-Ile en Mer emerges from the canvas as a quiet moment captured in oil. This work, painted by Maxime Maufra, invites the viewer into a specific coastal setting during the year about 1909. The scene holds a stillness that feels as though the tide has just paused its movement, leaving the boats to drift in a peaceful equilibrium under the wide sky.
The composition centers on a village situated along the banks of a river. In the background, a large mountain rises above the horizon, its scale dominating the upper portion of the frame. The village consists of several houses, with one structure positioned near the center of the scene. To the left, a church is visible among the buildings. Trees and rocks are distributed throughout the landscape, interspersed with small figures…
The Heart of the Port of Goulphar, Belle-Ile en Mer (1909), Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid. Evening at the Sea, Quiberon (1909) and The village on the river, Bozel (1914) come next.
48 years old: The Heart of the Port of Goulphar, Belle-Ile en Mer dates from 1909, and Maxime Maufra was born in 1861.
The Heart of the Port of Goulphar, Belle-Ile en Mer, Evening at the Sea, Quiberon, The village on the river, Bozel, Fishermen on the Banks of the Loire, Passing through the Bar, The Transatlantic leaving Port, Portrait of Colonel La Villette, The Jetty at Pontivy, Émile Dehelly (1871-1969), member of the Comédie-Française, in stage costume and Landscape with pines. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 225 works by Maxime Maufra, dated from 1880 to 1916.
Mostly in Musée de Pont-Aven (Hastenparck), Wallraf-Richartz-Museum (Cologne) and Cleveland Museum of Art (Cleveland). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1900s: 49 of the 100 works on this page were made then, The Heart of the Port of Goulphar, Belle-Ile en Mer among them.
On this page, the earliest is The High Island (1880) and the latest Émile Dehelly (1871-1969), member of the Comédie-Française, in stage costume (1916).
Beach (21), Mountains (15) and Sea (12), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 7 of the 100 works on this page.
Post-impressionism, judging by the originals on this page.
Landscape with pines, The Wave and Study for Pont-Aven red sky (former title: L: the Musée de Pont-Aven, Hastenparck holds 5 of the works on this page.
