Honfleur France Original Watercolor Painting | Kristen Olson Stone

Honfleur is a historic town on the sun-dappled coast of Normandy.  This original watercolor painting features "Lieutenance, Honfleur". We visited this lovely town and I was so excited to be walking in the footsteps of Monet! 

This painting celebrates the timeless beauty of Honfleur’s old harbor, Vieux Bassin, a historic port town that has inspired master artists for centuries. The focal point of the composition is La Lieutenance, the grand, historic 17th-century governor's residence that stands as a stone gateway to the harbor. Its warm stone walls and striking terracotta-tiled roofs glow under a bright blue sky, contrasted beautifully by a white-and-red lighthouse.

In the foreground, classic wooden fishing boats bob gently in the harbor, their masts cutting elegantly through the air. The true magic of the piece lies in the water below, where fluid, shimmering reflections of the sky, stone architecture, and colorful boat hulls dance across the surface in a dazzling mosaic of blues, greens, and warm oranges. Scattered figures stroll along the stone quay, adding a gentle touch of lively, coastal French life to this peaceful harbor scene.

Painted with professional-grade Rembrandt watercolor pigments on heavy archival Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper, this piece beautifully showcases master-level watercolor techniques. The use of high quality paints ensures that this heirloom-quality artwork will remain vibrant for generations. It masterfully pairs fluid, expressive washes in the water reflections with precise, illustrative fine-line details on the historical architecture and rigging.

• Title: Lieutenance Honfleur

• Artist: Kristen Olson Stone

• Medium: Original Watercolor on Paper • Dimensions: 12" x 18" (30.48cm x 45.72cm)

• Framing: Comes unframed, safely packaged. The standard 12" x 18" sizing makes it incredibly easy to find a beautiful, ready-made frame to suit your style.

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