Paul Gauguin
A central figure in the Pont-Aven School and the development of Synthetism.
Why did Pont-Aven attract so many painters?
From the late 19th century, French and international artists came to work in Pont-Aven. The group later known as the Pont-Aven School explored bold colour, simplified forms and a new, more expressive way of depicting Brittany.
Paul Gauguin, Émile Bernard, Paul Sérusier and Charles Filiger are among the major names associated with this movement.
What is the connection with Port-Manec'h?
Port-Manec'h lies at the mouth of the same river. Henry Moret painted the coast here, while André Jolly lived and worked in Port-Manec'h and painted Le Pouldon.
Artists connected with the area.
Henry Moret
A painter of the Breton coast who created a notable view of Port-Manec'h in the late 19th century.
André Jolly
Based in Port-Manec'h for many years, he painted local landscapes including the Le Pouldon cove.